12-18-2003 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 18, 2003 PRESENT: Bill Habein, Marty Nelson, Karl Moon, and Tom Woog. Absent: Joe Dotty, Mark Hallan, and John Derksen. PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Charles Marohn,. The meeting was called to order at 6:39 p.m. by Tom Woog, Chairman. APPLICANT: Karen Ettesvold. Applicant requests to rezone from Medium Density Residential to Exempt Commercial. Applicant was present. Karen Ettesvold, 4178 West Sibley Street, Pequot Lakes. Mr. Marohn explained his Staff Report. Mr. Moon reiterated Mr. Derksen's comments in the past that this area is residential and should not be rezoned to commercial uses. The proposed Future Land Use Map describes this area as a downtown mixed use, allowing residential and commercial uses. Mr. Marohn explained that the property values in this area are higher than the structures and over time, will redevelop with pedestrian friendly environment with both residential and commercial uses. Ms. Ettesvold stated that she is not making the entire structure into a business, only part of it. Mr. Marohn had not been made aware of this. Ms. Ettesvold would need a Conditional Use Permit rather than rezone. Residential use is not allowed in the Exempt Commercial district. The Commission advised Ms. Ettesvold that a rezone would be the wrong direction to pursue, that a Conditional Use Permit would be needed to operate her business from her home, and that this would not affect the upcoming sale. She was given a copy of the Home Occupation requirements. Ms. Ettesvold will meet with Mr. Marohn prior to the next meeting. A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by Marty Nelson, to table this application until the next meeting. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: Pequot Lakes Baptist Church.