04-19-2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

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Economic Development Section: Mr. Burslie read the policies. The EDC submitted comments on this section also. "Employ people"should be removed from the Action Item adjusting the zoning code. Remove the Action Item referring to submittal requirements for subdivisions in the Business Park;this has already been completed. Bittner e�lained the Action Item regarding an availability charge. This refers to undeveloped property along municipal water and wastewater. The thought was to entice development rather than leaving vacant. It was suggested the City could offer an incentive to develop. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to remove it. Chair Hallan urged the Planning Commission to submit their comments to staff within the next two weeks. Review revisions to Transportation and Infrastructure Sections Bittner asked the Planning Commission to review these revised sections and to send her their comments. Our plan is to provide the revised Plan on the website. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Leckband, seconded by Planning Commission Member Birch, to open the Public Hearings. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. Chair Hallan opened the Public Hearings at�:02 PM. APPLICANTS: Dale and Bonita Lindquist Applicants request a Variance to encroach the rear lot line and exceed maximum impervious coverage liinit Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. Applicant was present. When asked, Mr. Burslie stated the structure on Tract B could be replaced, exactly the same size. It could not be expanded. Mr. Burslie stated the practical difficulty is the distance between the two buildings. Planning Commission Member Leckband asked if the Fire Chief had been contacted. Mr. Burslie stated we had not as the buildings are existing. The subdivision wouldn't impact access to the building. Public comment opened: No public comment. Public comment closed. MINUTES 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission April i9, 2018