06.01 Planning Commission Report

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Planning Commission Member Hallan explained the history of developing this Overlay District. He asked Mr.Andersen if he knew how many lineal feet he had along the highway. Mr.Andersen was not exactly sure. Planning Commission Member Wilson asked if this area is within 2,00o feet of the billboard on City property. Staff said it was not within the 2,00o feet of that billboard. Mr. Burslie stated Mr.Andersen has 93o feet of frontage along State Highway 37i. When asked, Mr.Andersen stated he does not have a location in mind for the sign. He is getting his permit to protect his right to place a sigr�in the future. He stated he is not sure how long the permit protects it. Mr. Burslie stated that if he were not to build a sign within a year,if another property owner came in and applied for the permit,they would get the sign. They would first need to have their property included in the Offsite Sign Overlay District. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by Planning Commission Member Savino,to recommend the City Council expand the Offsite Sign Overlay District to inciude these parcels. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Hallan, seconded by Planning Comuiission Member Wilson,to close�the Public Hearings. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. ADDTTIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. OPEN FORUM: None. NEW BUSINESS: a. Brandon Andersen—Conditional Use Permit Discussion Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. Mr.Andersen was present. Vice-Chair Birch asked if there was a process to amend a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Burslie stated it is the same process as approving a CUP. It would require the application, application fee, notification, and the Public Hearing,but yes,you can certainly amend a CUP. Mr.Andersen read from a prepared statement to stay on task: MINUTFS i8 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission April i8, 2oi9