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open in the spring. They would like to start as soon after they get Council approval, with the building approval process. Mr. Tucci stated they could meet the 50% impervious coverage with their own pond. They can accommodate that by purchasing additional land from Mr. Babinski. They could change the landscaping plan by including more trees in the buffer zone, just not all of them. Their plan now has over 100 plant units. Mr. Marohn again suggested recessing this meeting to the 31St. Not all Commission members could be present due to prior commitments. Jean Pollnow: She asked if there would be a walkway with curbs on Olson Street. Mr. Marohn stated that Staff and the City Engineer would have to weigh in on that. Mr. Williams asked the City Engineer, Tim Houle, if he concurred that the water main could be moved. Mr. Houle stated the water main can be moved without problems although he did not have a dollar amount. Chairman Woog recommended tabling this matter. The applicant has the option to call a special meeting. Mr. Marohn recommends moving forward with the Rezone as requested. The applicant can proceed with the application as Downtown Mixed Use assuming the Council approves it and would like to see a modified plan to meet suggestions. Otherwise the applicant can pull the Rezone request and keep it Commercial. They can come back next month with a revised plan that conforms to the Commercial standards. A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by John Derksen, to table this request. All members voted "aye ". Motion carried. APPLICANT: Paul Tucci, Oppidan, Inc. Applicant requests a Variance to exceed 25 percent impervious coverage limit and a Variance from buffer zone vegetation requirements. A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by John Derksen, to table this request. All members voted "aye Motion carried. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes. Applicant requests an Ordinance amendment establishing Grow Zone standards. Mr. Marohn explained the desire to rid of the regulatory environment in the downtown area. The Ordinance amendment tonight creates an alternative element developers can use. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Minutes 12 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission August 20, 2009