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The Planning Commission discussed the 3 sections and it was the consensus to rewrite <br /> the Executive Summary after the update has been completed. <br /> Connecting the nearby neighborhoods to the downtown area should be included, <br /> making access to the downtown from the neighborhoods safer. <br /> The Downtown Plan should not only provide the current business climate,but also sell <br /> the quality of life in this community. <br /> Planning Commission Members were directed by Chair Hallan to provide comments to <br /> Staff within 2 weeks so they can be included in the packets for next month. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> a. Heart of the Good Life Development —Architectural Standards <br /> Discussion <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. Bittner reported the following comments were <br /> received from the Economic Development Commission: <br /> • Is "Non-architectural metal panels"the correct term and if so, define. <br /> • New clinic building in Breezy Point has metal as siding; the auto parts store has <br /> metal siding but doesn't look like a pole building because it looks like half-log <br /> and doesn't look like the ribbed pole barn tin. The Sleep Number Store by <br /> Menards has metal with brick and wood. These are architectural metal. <br /> • Would it be helpful to have a couple commercial builders comment on the <br /> standards? <br /> • Committee — EDC consensus to have the review committee be 2 EDC Members, 2 <br /> Planning Commission Members, 2 Council Members, and possibly 2 commercial <br /> builders if so appointed by the Council. <br /> • Building to these standarcls will cost more and people will buck that. The City <br /> will need to stand behind the vision and stand strong,but offer other types of <br /> financing incentives to make this work, rather than just saying no. Instead of <br /> changing the standard, change the way it is delivered. <br /> After discussion, it was agreed to strike the Non-architectural metal as it was confusing. <br /> Should a plan be presented that includes some non-architectural metal, Letter"H" of <br /> the proposed standards would apply. <br /> b. Heart of the Good Life Development — Landscaping Standards Discussion <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. The proposed standards were reviewed. Staff <br /> will provide the updates ne�ct month and will present the draft standards to the <br /> Economic Development Commission at their April meeting. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 2i, 2oi9 <br />