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A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by <br /> Planning Commission Member Norton,to recommend the City Council <br /> expand the Offsite Sign Overlay District. All members voted"aye". Motion <br /> carried. <br /> APPLICANTS: Kent and Pamela Johnson <br /> Applicants propose a Conditional Use Permit to operate an Indoor Sports <br /> Facility in the Commercial zone <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. Applicant was present. �vo letters have been <br /> received in support of this application. <br /> Mr. Burslie asked the applicant to euplain the Landscape Plan as a condition of approval <br /> be an acceptable screening plan that meets the ordinance. Mr.Johnson stated the stars <br /> on the I.andscape Plan indicate existing trees; additional trees can be added between <br /> this building and the residential area after final grading. On the east side of the building <br /> they plan to plant 8 to i2 red twigged dogwoods to buffer that area in the spring. <br /> Chair Hallan stated the I.andscape Plan indicates a red area and asked what this <br /> indicates. Mr.Johnson stated that is the area where the dogwoods will be planted. <br /> When asked by Chair Hallan, Mr. Burslie stated the ordinance requires i00%screening <br /> from a residential area and 50%screening requirement on the east side. If you were <br /> standing on the residential property looking toward the commercial property,you <br /> should not see the commercial building in mature,leaf-on conditions, or a fence. If you <br /> are standing on the right-of-way,you should only see 50%of the commercial property. <br /> Chair Hallan noted that the Landscape Plan does not indicate i00% screening. Mr. <br /> Burslie stated it does not meet the i00%screening requirement. <br /> Planning Commission Member Norton asked the applicant if the i00% requirement was <br /> understood prior to submittal. Mr.Johnson stated there was elcisting vegetation along <br /> the south line and during construction determined what was viable and what needed to <br /> be replaced. When asked, Mr. Burslie stated the i00% requirement is during leaf-on <br /> conditions. <br /> Planning Commission Member Larson asked if any of the sports facility activities will be <br /> outside. Mr. Johnson stated all activities are planned to be conducted inside the <br /> building with no equipment outside. The only anticipated outdoor activity would be <br /> running sprints. <br /> Chair Hallan stated that it appears substantial plantings will be required along the <br /> building. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> November 15, 2018 <br />