05-16-2002 Pequot Lakes and Sibley Township Planning Commission Minutes

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After discussion a Motion was made by Karl Moon to grant the Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with the following conditions: 1. There shall be on additional topographic alterations to the property once the construction of the approved development has been completed. 2. Existing trees on the south side of the property shall be maintained 3. Landscaping improvements shall be completed as shown on the site plan 4. Stormwater runoff from the dwelling shall be collected on site. Floor drains and roof drains shall not discharge to the municipal sanitary sewer system. 5. There shall be no exterior storage on the site except that confined to the patio areas. 6. Each unit shall be allowed a maximum of one vehicle parked on the property. The vehicle shall not be parked in the driveway for more than 8 hours during any 24 hour period. 7. The HRA may not sell the property without a resolution from the City Council allowing the sale. 8. The applicant must use best management practices during construction to prevent runoff and protect the City's sewer system from discharge of sediments and nutrients. Cheri Seils seconded the motion. Cheri Seils and Mark Hallen abstained from voting. All other members of the Commission voted aye. APPLICANT:Joni Tulenchik Represented by Kevin Mc Cormick of Landecker and Associates. Applicant wants to rezone 91.04 acres from Public/Open to Commercial and Wooden Residential Mr.McCormick feels that this development proposed for this parcel of land would be appealing, unique and needed homesites for the community. They would be large lots 2%:to 4'A acres each, Best ways to utilize the land. These would be high-end homes with a conservation easement,there would be s50 ft setbacks to the back and 25 setbacks to each side. He stated he would like to proceed this evening to re-zone into a residential area. There would be covenants and deed restrictions. The developer would incur the cost of road construction and paving in the development. Part of the land is still in Sibley Township,he felt that zoning portion of this east of the Paul Bunyan Trail would be consistent with the Commercial along the 371 corridor. Mr.Slayton stated that we received the information from Landecker's at 4:05 the previous day and did not have adequate time to research the project. Craig Nagel stated that we are planning backage roads for the future and these are to be put into plans. We already have three housing areas in the City,Evergreen Development to the South,Field of Dreams and several platted lots in Pequot Shady Shores. The lots in Pequot Shady Shores are close to the newly constructed water tower and would be the easiest for the City to extend services. Bill Habein felt that if we re-zone we would lose control of the area and stated that the client has already cleared around wetlands on the property. The suggestion was to have the applicant submit a preliminary plat and have the issue of re-zoning put on the agenda for the June meeting. Karl Moon made a motion to table the application until next month. Cheri Seils seconded the motion,all ayes,motion carried. Sharon Thurlow stated that she has a copy of a recent housing study as it stands today and would give a copy to the Commission.