05-15-2003 Planning Commission Minutes

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by's. The Market opens in June. The Commission will coordinate a meeting with the Chamber to discuss their concerns. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Walker was not in attendance at this time. NEW BUSINESS: Polly Gundy, 3808 West Grove Street, Pequot Lakes, MN. Mrs. Gundy requested in writing an extension of her Variance at last month's meeting. Mrs. Gundy was present to explain in detail what was included in her original variance. Mr. Marohn explained to the Commission that they needed to decide whether or not to extend the variance. No Findings of Fact are necessary. The garage could be permitted over-the-counter. Interior worked has been started. The exterior work would begin over the summer. A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by John Derksen, to extend the Variance for six months. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Grant Walker was present, 28642 County Road 107, Pequot Lakes, MN. Mr. Walker explained that he operates a recycling/transfer station. His grandfather started the business in 1967, his father then ran the business and now Grant operates the business. In August a company is coming to remove the cars so he can downsize. After that he will need to collect a certain quantity of cars before they can be removed. He is doing a service for the community by processing the cars and old machinery by recycling the aluminum and parts, as well as cleaning up other junk cars in the area. He has receipts indicating the oils, anti-freeze and tires are all recycled. The complaints must be from people who think his location is the final repository, which is not the case. Staff will try to educate the general public when they complain. The natural tree barrier is better than a fence. The Commission directed Mr. Marohn to bring Crow wing County Solid Waste out to his site. Mr. Marohn will contact Mr. Walker. NEW BUSINESS: