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PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION <br /> REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17, 1997 <br /> The regular meeting of the Pequot Lakes Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman M. <br /> Jurchen on Tuesday,June 17, 1997,at 7:06 p.m.at the Pequot Lakes City Hall. <br /> Roll call: M.Jurchen;G.Welu;G.Jenson;F.Martinson;and J.Thompson all present. Absent none. <br /> Motion by F.Martinson to approve the minutes as presented for the Board of Adjustment meeting 5/19/97. Motion <br /> seconded by J.Thompson and unanimously carried. <br /> Motion by G. Welu to approve the minutes as presented for the Planning Commission meeting 5/19/97. Motion <br /> seconded by F.Martinson and unanimously carried. <br /> The commission discussed rezoning the DNR trail property East of the blacktopped trail, West of Government <br /> Drive and North of East Sibley Street. The commission expressed concern with public safety and retaining the <br /> aesthetic integrity of the trail and park property. United Building Center is currently negotiating with Burlington <br /> Northern Railroad and the Department of Natural Resources to purchase this property. No action was taken. <br /> The commission reviewed a letter from John Christianson requesting input on a possible variance if he purchased <br /> the building located at 104 Front Street. The commission was unable to comment on whether or not a variance <br /> would be granted until a public hearing was held. It was suggested that Mr. Christianson purchase the property <br /> contingent upon a variance being approved to enlarge the existing building on a non-conforming lot. <br /> The commission members agreed that they should meet with the city council members every two-three months to <br /> discuss the comprehensive plan and the zoning ordinance. <br /> The commission discussed the following issues to be placed on the next regular agenda: city wide parking; <br /> inventory of available parking; tree removal; meeting with tree board; updating comprehensive plan and zoning <br /> ordinance;and review of state statute requirements for on-site septic systems. <br /> The commission will hold a workshop on July 15, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. The zoning administrator was instructed to <br /> send out post cards to all property owners, members of PLADO, chamber representatives and publish a notice of <br /> this meeting. <br /> Motion by G. Welu and seconded by J. Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried <br /> unanimously. <br /> Terri Russell,City Clerk Mark Jurchen,Chairman <br />