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make health, safety and welfare conditions. It is reasonable to let him put in footings �-- below grade; that could be the gray area. A motion was made by John Derksen, seconded by Mark Hallan, to allow option 2 to construct a new basement 2 feet higher and to bring the impervious coverage to 25% with a stormwater management plan. Mr. Marohn explained he included information on the Grasspave system because it may be difficult for the applicant to reach the impervious coverage limit. Mr. Lind pointed out that Pine Grove Street has been paved to reduce runoff to the lake. The portion of driveway that is removed could increase erosion. The Planning Commission pointed out that vegetation is not enough; the water needs to be slowed down. There currently is maintained vegetation right to the lake. The Planning Commission clarified that the basement increase in height is 2 feet, not 2 courses of block. Mr. Marohn explained that he is willing to meet on the property with the surveyor and applicant. The surveyor would be acceptable and an engineer would not be necessary. We don't need engineering calculations. John Derksen made a motion to rescind his motion, seconded by Mark Hallan. All �., members voted "aye ". Motion carried. A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by John Derksen, to table this matter to the November Planning Commission meeting. All members voted "aye ". Motion carried. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests an Ordinance Amendment regarding Animal Husbandry Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report and that the City Clerk is working on other portions of the City Code relating to dogs. He also indicated she would like this application tabled this month to coordinate the regulation of dogs and cats in both portions of the City Code. Staff will meet with the City Clerk and bring back new language for consideration. Mayor Adams asked the Planning Commission for clarification of Animal Husbandry in the Rural Residential District. The Matrix indicates Animal Husbandry is a Conditional Use in the Rural Residential (RR) zone. There is a property owner who currently has horses in the RR zone and does not have a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Marohn explained that it is an existing use and if it were a new use, it would require a Conditional Use Permit. The use was existing at the time of the Sibley Township annexation. When the use goes away, it is no longer existing and would require a Conditional Use Permit. MINUTES Pequot Lakes Planning Commission October 21, 2010 5