06.01 - Req for Appeal-Dog Boarding-Public Hearing

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MN Statute Section 462.363 supports the current effect and application of Breezy Pines subdivision covenants. Section 17 -2.1. THIS CHAPTER IS ADOPTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF: 1. Protecting the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. 2. Inaugurating and effectuating the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. 3. Promoting order in development by dividing the area of the City into zones and regulating therein the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of the structures and land. 4. Conserving the natural and scenic beauty and attractiveness of the City, for the health and welfare of the public. 5. Providing for adequate light, air and access to property by regulating the use of the land and buildings and the bulk of structures in relation to surrounding properties. 6. Providing for the administration of the provisions of the ordinance and defining the authority and duties of the Administrator, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Parks Committee and City Council under this ordinance. 8. Promoting the economic well being of the community by providing an attractive, stable and viable venue for new businesses. Section 17 -2.2. RELATION TO LAND USE PLAN It is the policy of the City of Pequot Lakes that the enforcement, amendment, and administration of this Chapter be accomplished with due consideration of the recommendations contained in the Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan as developed and amended from time to time by the Planning Commission and City Council as well as any other City land use and development plans enacted from time to time. The City Council recognizes the Comprehensive Plan as the policy for regulating land use and development. Comment: Key Points of Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan that are in inconsistent with a Dog Kennel in a `. residential development. Intent statement 'Identify, preserve, and enhance the key social and physical resources that contributes to Pequot Lakes' unique character and add to the quality of life for its residents." Natural features. Pequot lakes is a gateway to the Central Lakes Region. Long -time residents, newcomers, and visitors feel strongly connected to this north -woods landscape. Although rapid population growth and improvements in transportation have the potential to boost Pequot Lakes' local economy, citizens and visitors alike don't want economic development and expansion to occur at the expense of their natural features. Future development that degrades these resources can threaten the very assets that make Peauot Lakes a special and desirable Ip ace. POLICIES. The following policies are proposed to guide all future growth and development and local government action in Pequot Lakes: Protect and enhance landmarks, historic and archeological sites, social gathering places, and natural features in Pequot Lakes. The City of Pequot Lakes wants its community character — including the small town feel, natural features, social gathering places and events, and recreational opportunities - to serve as the foundation for economic vitality and quality of life. An increasingly large number of studies support this philosophy, with findings indicating that communities taking steps to actively protect their distinct community assets clearly enhance their economic potential, putting them at an advantage over other communities that don't identify and preserve the components contributing to their community character. Page 4 of 20