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Ms. Brown stated that she would like to see Pequot Lakes without electronic signs. The L-- ordinance would need to be changed to allow this. There are a lot of unsightly reader boards out there. Mr. Marohn stated that as Staff he has been very clear from the beginning that this would be an issue. A motion was made by Tom Woog, seconded by Deb Brown, to deny the electronic reader board. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Habein: Nay; Ms. Brown: Aye; Mr. Pederson: Nay; Mr. Woog: Aye. Motion fails — 2 Aye, 2 Nay. Councilman Nagel stated he feels bad as the City has tried to be user friendly and encouraging to entrepreneurship. A motion was made by Scott Pederson, seconded by Bill Habein, to approve the electronically lit reader board with the stipulation it can change once per day per 12 hour period and can only be on during business hours. Chairman Woog called for the vote: 2 Aye, 2 Nay. Motion fails. A motion was made by Deb Brown, seconded by Scott Pederson, to table the digital reader board until next month. All members voted "aye ". Motion carried. When asked by Mr. Kaneski, Mr. Marohn stated that the lighting plan meets the intent of `.. the approval in March. APPLICANT: David Kennedy Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Applicant was not present. Mr. Marohn explained that Staff had contacted Mr. Kennedy in writing asking how he wished to proceed and received no response from Mr. Kennedy. The written comment from James Neuman was entered into the record. Mr. Habein stated that Mr. Kennedy had called him that afternoon at 4:30 and stated if his request was not going to be approved, he would like it tabled. The neighbors have concerns with the covenants. A motion was made by Scott Pederson, seconded by Bill Habein, to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation as the City technically doesn't have jurisdiction over the covenants presented to us, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. All proposed business activities are proposed to be inside buildings. 2. The use of the property as a residence will remain the primary use. The area devoted to business operations will be incidental to the structure. 3. The operation will be entirely within the structure. Retail sales on site will be limited to appointments only. Minutes 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission April 15, 2010