12-16-2004 Planning Commission Meeting

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MINUTES �-- PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2004 PRESENT: Bill Habein, Dean Williams, Karl Moon, Mark Hallan, John Derksen, and Tom Adams. ABSENT: Marty Nelson and Tommy Woog. COUNCIL LIAISONS: Mary Pfeiffer. CITY PLANNER: Charles Marohn, PE. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner. The special work session was called to order by Karl Moon, Co-Chair, at 5:30 p.m. This work session is to discuss the format and general content of the proposed new Land Use and Subdivision Ordinances and review Section IV, General Provisions and Section VII, Performance Standards. The next special work session will be held December 9, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Staff will contact PLADO and the Chamber to set up meetings with them in January. The proposed timeline listed December, but that should be a busy time for the Chamber and PLADO. Section IV Discussion: There was quite a bit of discussion regarding what actually needs to go to the Council for approval. At the Comprehensive Plan meetings, it was suggested that the application process be streamlined for CUP's, Variances, and Subdivisions. Staff will prepare a list of what should be approved by Council and what could be approved at Commission level. It was suggested that 4-1 (5 a—c)be moved to the Administration section. 4.4 (1) Same as old ordinance. (2) Same as old ordinance. 1995 date of original ordinance adoption. (3)New. (4) Dwellings. Refers to areas outside shorelands, also. (8) Remove "including boathouses and sheds". 4.5 (4) Manufacturers license installers. Refers to new ones. (5) Should not require a public hearing, although Commission Review is warranted, not just Staff. Refers to used ones. (9) Make into 4.6 Other Standards. Refer to Section VII. Planning Commission 1 November 18, 2004