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desire to preserve the mature trees and parking area. They have a shared <br /> `-- driveway and are respectful to their neighbor regarding parking issues. Their <br /> septic system is located behind the house and if the house were moved back 12 <br /> feet to meet the setback, their parking would be significantly decreased. <br /> The Commission stated that their obligation is to eliminate non-conformities, not <br /> decrease them. <br /> A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by Marty Nelson, to deny the <br /> variance request based on the inability to determine a hardship. Roll call vote: <br /> Mr. Habein, aye; Mr. Nelson, aye; Mr. Dotty, aye; Mr. Moon, aye; Mr. Derksen, <br /> nay. Motion carried. <br /> APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes. <br /> Applicant requests to establish/clarify zoning classification, Christopher and <br /> Brenda Greer property. <br /> Mr. Marohn explained that this property was annexed into the City at the same <br /> time as the Tulenchik property, with the same omitted public hearing on the <br /> zoning request. This public hearing is to clarify the zoning classification, as <br /> recommended by Thomas Fitzpatrick, City Attorney. It was the intent of the City <br /> Council at the time to zone the property Medium Density Residential and <br /> Wooded Residential. <br /> Mr. Greer was in attendance and stated that he had requested Medium Density <br /> Residential zoning, less than 1 acre, for the two lots along the road and Wooded <br /> Residential, 1 acre, on the remainder of the property. <br /> Curt Cogan, 31368 County Road 112, Pequot Lakes, was in attendance. He <br /> owns the neighboring property and his property is zoned Agricultural. He stated <br /> his concern that development of the Greer property may affect his agricultural <br /> classification. <br /> Don Bye, attorney for the Greer's, stated that this hearing is to confirm what was <br /> attempted to be done in October, 2001. <br /> A motion was made by Joe Dotty, seconded by Bill Habein, to approve the <br /> zoning classifications of Medium Density Residential and Wooded Residential. <br /> All members voted "aye". Motion carried. <br /> APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes. <br />