04-17-2003 Planning Commission Minutes

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5. To reduce the amount of runoff to the lake, to reduce the amount of erosion and to buffer the visual impact of the new construction from the lake, the applicant shall revegetate the slope between the retaining wall and the lake according to the following schedule: a. One tree, a minimum of 4-feet high, per 100 square feet. b. Shrubs may be substituted for up to half of the required trees on a 3:1 ratio (3 shrubs per tree) so long as the shrubs are designed to grow at least five feet in height. Vegetation shall be maintained in perpetuity and shall be replaced if it dies. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests modifications to the Definition of a Foundation. Mr. Marohn explained his staff report. Discussion followed regarding pillars and other alternatives. A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by Cheri Sells, to recommend amending the definition of permanent foundation as follows: "A concrete, concrete and concrete block, or treated wood portion of a structure which totally encloses the perimeter of the structure, supports the bearing loads of the superstructure and penetrates the ground providing frost protection." Roll call vote: Mr. Habein: Aye; Mr. Nelson: Nay; Mr. Dotty: Aye; Ms. Sells: Aye; Mr. Moon: Aye; Mr. Hallan: Nay. Motion carried. (At this point, Mr. Marohn requested moving ahead on the agenda to 8 a. as Mr. Lueck was in attendance.) Applicant: Oasis Sign Concept Plan. Applicant requests approval of a concept plan in the commercial zone. Applicant was present: John Lueck, Highway 371 and West Lake Street. Mr. Marohn gave the commission the background for this plan request. Mr. Lueck explained that he currently has 10 businesses at the location. Some areas could be split creating more spaces and some areas could be consolidated, creating fewer spaces, requiring fewer signs.