01-16-2020 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

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PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by Planning Commission Member Paulbeck, to table this Ordinance Amendment request to gather additional information. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests an Ordinance Amendment creating the Patriot Development Zone Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. This amendment was discussed most of last year and it has been online. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: No public comment. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Paulbeck, seconded by Planning Commission Member Larson, to recommend the City Council approve the Ordinance Amendment creating the Patriot Development zoning classification. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests an Ordinance Amendment regarding Lighting in the Public Zone Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. This amendment came about regarding lighting of the American Flag. He pointed out the email on the table from the Public Works Director and that the suggested 2 candles is not adequate to light a 3o-foot flagpole. When asked for clarification, Mr. Burslie stated this revision is only for the Public zone. Planning Commission Member Wilson brought examples of downward directional lighting where you wouldn't need to worry about vandalism and safety. The examples include hard wiring and would provide the necessary LED light; prices ranged from $i8o to $2,500. There is no need to have upward lighting. He had spoken with a maintenance person from Flagstaff,Arizona and they have been delighted with the downward lighting and have had no issues with it. Their lights are solar, not lio. They can get up to 3' of snow and have occasionally had to use a boom truck to clear them off. MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January i6, 2020