3(c) Conditional Use Permit "The Range" Resort Development LLC/Premier Homes

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� i 'i January 30,2019 i Mark Hallan,Chairman I Pequot Lakes Planning and Zoning Commission 4638 Main Street Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 ��, RE: Preserve Golf Course Housing Development Overlay District � Dear Mr. Hallan and Members of the Commission, I am addressing this letter as a resident of Pequot Lakes and someone who has been invoived with economic development and promotion of the community for the past 27 years. I personally wish to � lend my support to the proposed Overlay District and PUD adjacent to the Preserve Golf Course. In addressing various aspects of economic development in our city, it has become apparent that we have a challenge in providing housing to our residents, both on the level of affordable dwellings and homes priced in the medium range of$300,000 to$500,000. In so many cases,we have employees of major businesses in our city that work here but end up living in other communities due to a shortage in residential stock. Specifically this project addresses several issues on a positive basis far our city: 1. Our city currently has a very limited tax base which presents a chalienge to provide infrastructure,commercial, recreational,and education services for a larger area. The first phase alone could provide$21,000 in annual tax revenue with potentially an additional$50,000 if completed in its entirety. 2. The golf course area is conducive to the concept with limited impact on waterways and the environment. Utilizing the PUD conserves open green space while allowing additionai concentration of residentiai availability. 3. It provides an option for families and individuals who wish to transition from their larger residentiai units,some on the lake,to locate within the city limits of Pequot Lakes. We have examples of current residents who have moved to the Baxter/Brainerd area due to unavailability of housing in our city. 4. Having more people who live and work in our city increases the sense of community and provides a greater number of individuals who are available to contribute to the well being of our city. The"this 1s my town"frame of mind is a result.