12-02-2002 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission Minutes

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The 8 unit HUD project that was brought before the commission at an earlier date was discussed. That project was to be located in the multi-family residential zone. A motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by Karl Moon, to grant the Conditional Use Permit, including the 4 conditions in Mr. Marohn's Staff Report. An oral vote was taken: Bill Habein, "aye", Marty Nelson, "aye", Cheri Seils, "nay", Barb Sjoblad, "aye", Karl Moon, "aye", Tom Woog, "nay", Mark Hallan, "nay", Joe Dotty, "nay", John Derksen, "nay". Four votes in support and five votes in opposition. Discussion followed indicating the"nay"votes reflect density issues. Mr. Smith questioned what would be acceptable. The general consensus was 8 units would be acceptable. Six units would be the maximum under the ordinance for commercial, and 2 to 3 allowed in residential. A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by Tom Woog, to table this matter until the next meeting. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: Carl& Colleen Smith Applicant requests preliminary plat approval of Trail View Townhouses. A motion was made by Cheri Seils, seconded by Karl Moon, to table this matter. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: NWT LP Applicant requests preliminary plat approval of The Ridge. Mr. Marohn explained his Staff Report. He also stated that he had spoken with the City Attorney, Tom Fitzpatrick, regarding the zoning of this piece of property. Mr. Fitzpatrick had contacted the League of Minnesota Cities and the Attorney General's Office for direction. He will have an answer by the next meeting. Kevin McCormick, Landecker and Associates, was present representing NWT LP. He passed out a new drawing depicting the slope percentages and a building site. He stated that the slope percentages were a concern of the developer also. He suggested that protective covenants could be in place as guidelines for coverage and buildings. Chairperson Nagel commended the developer for including the backage roads. Mr. Marohn suggested that while there has been no determination on the zoning issue, perhaps there could be a compromise. Possibly a residential PUD rather than a commercial development or a commercial PUD using the steep areas as common space.