8(a) Approval of August 16, 2018 Minutes

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A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Leckband, seconded by Planning Commission Member Norton,to approve the June 2�, 2018 Minutes. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. P&Z ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Bittner pointed out the 16 permits that had been issued and the i9letters that had been sent. She also stated a question had been raised at the July Council Meeting regarding the permit for the Community Sign and why it didn't need approval from the Planning Commission. Offsite Signs are Permitted uses in the Commercial and Light Industrial zones, and as such, are administratively approved. Planning Commission Member Leckband stated the sign didn't meet the intent of the ordinance;they should have gotten a varia�ce for the number of poles. Staff approval of this sign has set a precedent to administratively approve signs that don't meet the ordinance. He also wondered how the City can be the applicant and also approve the application. Chair Hallan stated he was frustrated with the application for more than two poles. The application did include screening of the poles and landscaping. If it is screened you can't see how many poles are used,with no outrigging or bracing. , ; Mr. Burslie stated he made the�dministrative decision to approve the application based '�, on the conversations we had at the Planning Commission meetings because you can't I see the poles. Discussion ensued regarding amending the ordinance. The consensus was to wait. ADJOURNMENT: ' A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Leckband, seconded �' by Planning Commission Member Birch,to adjourn the meeting. All � members voted"aye". Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:5�PM. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bittner ' Zoning Specialist MINUTES 9 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission August i6, 2oi8