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OPEN FORUM: None NEW BUSINESS: a. B.A. Norrgard,Tiny House Representative Mr. Burslie explained that Ms. Norrgard had given her presentation to the Planning Commissions in Nisswa and Lake Shore and they had recommended we invite her. Beth Ann Norrgard explained she is a member of the Tiny House Collaborative,who are designers and tiny house advocates who desire to bring tiny houses as main stream housing options. Her tiny house is 78 square feet,but they can be as large as 300 square feet. Location or placement is an issue as these types of dwellings are not included in most zoning codes. b. Thomas P. Peterson, applicant Applicant requests a Metes and Bounds Subdivision Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. Applicant was not present.A previous subdivision had been approved for this parcel,but the applicant is now creating a smaller Tract B. Discussion followed regarding removal of the dilapidated structures. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER ENGELS MOVED TO APPROVE THE METES AND BOUNDS SUBIDIVISION APPLICATION 17-4771 AND WAIVE THE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENT THAT REQUIRES ALL NON- CONFORMING STRUCTURES ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BE BROUGHT INTO CONFORMANCE AS PER SECTION 17-9.4 (2) OF THE LAND USE AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT AND ONE CONDITION. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER HABEIN SECONDED THE MOTION. 1. The subject property is currently zoned Shoreline Residential. 2. The lot widths of the proposed parcels both meet the minimum standard of 100 feet. 3. Both of the proposed parcels meet the minimum area requirements of the Shoreline Residential zone. 4. The existing structure on Tract A located near the south property line of Tract B appears to be within the bluff impact zone and the OHW setback. The other structures also appear to be non-conforming as viewed on the aerial photo. Tract B is vacant. 5. The subject property is not adjacent to the municipal water and wastewater utilities.Tract B does not contain a dwelling. Tract A contains 3 private SSTS and a water well that is shared with Tract B. 6. The property is suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose and this lot split would not be harmful to the health, safety,or welfare of future residents or of the community. 7. The applicant is not proposing any provisions for water-based recreation. MINUTES 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission February 16,2017