08-21-2001 Planning Commission Minutes

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PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 2001 Tommy Woog called the regular meeting of the Pequot Lakes Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Pequot Lakes City Hall. Present were Jerry Thompson, Tommy Woog, Dona Trenkenschuh and Carrie Walsh. Absent was Tony Maurer. PUBLIC HEARING: A zoning change was granted to Dean Brandt for Lot 2,Block 3, Coles Plat. The zoning was changed from Medium Density Residential to Exempt Commercial. Motion made by Jerry Thompson and seconded by Dona Trenkenschuh. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: A variance was granted to Polly Cotes to enlarge a non-conforming structure on part of Government Lot 5, Section 10 with the stipulation that water and sewer are in compliance and will be inspected. Motion made by Jerry Thompson and seconded by Carrie Walsh. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Recommended zoning for Jill&Merlin Carlson property(West 239.25 ft. of East 528 ft. of the South 825 ft. of SW'A of the NW 1/4 except part to Saxvold (parcel 910142300D00009) is Wooded Residential. This is the recommendation of Planning&Zoning if the City Council agrees to annex this property into Pequot Lakes. Motion made by Dona Trenkenschuh and seconded by Jerry Thompson. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Determining a Permit Fee was tabled until next months meeting to find out what other Cities are charging for this. NEW BUSINESS: Sign variation was tabled until next month when Barney Young from Cem Stone submits his site plans to the Planning&Zoning Commission. NEW BUSINESS: Industrial Park new business owner Bob Murphy from Granite Works submitted his site plans. Set backs and the size of the structure were discussed and Bob will comply. Industrial Park new business owner Tom Anderson with Allied Machinery submitted his site plans. The Commission stressed to follow guidelines and set backs for the Industrial Park. Section 15.16 Clause B of the Zoning Ordinance deals with Loading and Unloading. Pending an Ordinance revision, the Board acknowledges that this may be unreasonable for the Industrial Park and allows a variance from that restriction. NEW BUSINESS: 5t wheel camper that is permanently located on West Sibley Street should have current tabs on it. Planning&Zoning Commission feels that this is either a County or Police issue. Information will be forwarded to both Mark Forsberg and Darrel Olson(County tax assessor). Pz82101