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LIM MINUTES PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 2011 PRESENT: Deb Brown, John Derksen, Bill Habein, Mark Hallan, Scott Pederson and Cheri Seils. ABSENT: Tom Adams. CITY PLANNER: Charles L. Marohn, Jr., PE, AICP; Justin Burslie, Planner, Community Growth Institute ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner COUNCIL LIAISON: None DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN & PARK PLAN DISCUSSION: Justin Burslie explained the analysis of more streets west of the highway as part of the Downtown Master Plan discussion. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pederson at 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS: APPLICANT: Carol Painter Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for a Sign Shop/Retail Store Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. Applicant was present, as well as her friend Winne Wayne. Four emails from neighbors had been received and are made a part of the record. Ms. Painter had nothing to add, other than she noticed one of the emails referred to manufacturing signs. She only makes one sign at a time; they are computer generated vinyl signs. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. When asked about traffic patterns, Ms. Painter stated at her previous location in the Pine River area, she rarely had 2 cars at one time and on average, approximately 15 to 20 cars per week. As for deliveries, the Postman, FedEx and UPS only deliver one time daily. The size of the garage is 23' X 23' and she plans to be open year round. Ms. Painter stated that the bulk of her business is from internet sales, approximately 90 %. When asked, Ms. Painter stated that she has seen the Staff Report and understands the suggested conditions. MINUTES Pequot Lakes Planning Commission October 20, 2011