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PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: <br /> Curt Johnson introduced John Vaughn from RREAL in Pine River and stated he <br /> supports the ordinance amendment as presented. He further stated Jerry Akerson's <br /> property is close to the substation making it an excellent location for a solar garden. Not <br /> every property would work. He suggested creating a process so smaller lots aren't <br /> precluded from solar use. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. <br /> Mr. Burslie suggested ground mounted solar systems located on parcels less than 5 acres <br /> be located in the rear yard and all ground mounted systems meet the accessory structure <br /> setback. He will forward the new language to the Zoning Specialist. <br /> A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Savino, seconded by <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan,to recommend the City Council <br /> approve the ordinance amendment. All members voted"aye". Motion <br /> carried. <br /> APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Applicant Requests an Ordinance Amendment in the Public Zone <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: <br /> Dan Ronning, Chair of Park Commission — Mr. Ronning stated he had sent several <br /> examples of both up-lighting and downward lighting to Staff. He asked for clarification <br /> as to the definition of`pedestrian scaled lighting'. Mr. Burslie stated it is intended to be <br /> for pedestrian areas, meaning sidewalks. We don't need large street lights lighting <br /> sidewalks. This is intended to be for private property and doesn't apply to public right- <br /> of-way. It is not intended to light streets and intersections. When asked, Mr. Burslie <br /> stated the amendment would be allowing up-lighting. <br /> Mr. Ronning stated he had a Zoning Map and noted downward directional lighting is <br /> required in the Commercial, Light Industrial, Recreation and Public zones. Up-lighting <br /> is allowed in all other zones, including the Downtown Mixed Use zone. <br /> Mr. Ronning further stated most of the affected areas for birds migrating were large <br /> cities, such as Houston and LA. <br /> After researching the City Code, Mr. Burslie stated up-lighting isn't specifically allowed, <br /> but it is not required in some zones. By default, up-lighting would be allowed. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> February 20, 2020 <br />