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at a Conditional Use Permit in the Commercial zone and the Variances come into play �... with the impervious coverage and screening requirements. The Rezone is the first issue and we have tried to frame it in terms of the Comprehensive Plan and the two different zones. Do we see the traditional grid style development extending down to this site or do we see this site keep the highway orientation. Applicant has done a lot to meet the Downtown Mixed Use requirements. By doing this, they are committing the property to the north also, with interconnected properties. There will be streets with on street parking and sidewalks. Access will be by car and by walking. There will be a repeating grid from the north. Those things will not be done as part of this project, but is a concept of rezoning, creating a pattern of development that would reflect development patterns of the north. The Babinski property could at some point be redeveloped in the same pattern. If this type of development is not the vision, then we need to look at the Commercial zone. Chairman Woog stated that while we are looking at rezoning these parcels, down the road we need to look at the Church piece in between. We need to be sure it all makes sense. Mr. Marohn explained that as part of the planning process the Future Land Use Map was created. Planning is fairly easy with the map. When someone makes a request that is inconsistent with the map, it forces us to do planning along with the zoning. This is not consistent with the future plan. Mr. Tucci stated it may be site specific vs. area specific. They have plans to connect with a force main to the sanitary sewer on Olson Street. Mr. Barrett stated they provided the best connectivity to the downtown from this location. Until there is future development or future planning, this is the best way to do that. They have used architecture resembling other establishments in the Downtown Mixed Use zone such as stone and heavy timbers to bring down the size of the building and to add character. Chairman Woog explained that we will be taking questions and comments on the Rezone request now and later for the Conditional Use Permit: Public comment: Jean Pollnow, 30662 Olson Street. Their home is behind Gloria Dei Church (old parsonage). She wondered if the applicant has considered the impact to their home. The retention pond will become a swamp. This will become a nightmare. There needs to be a privacy fence all the way along their property. Their dining room faces the project. Truck deliveries is a concern. A privacy fence is necessary. Mr. Barrett stated that Olson Street will not be for truck delivery. The traffic plan for the site is off the highway, around the building, and back out to the highway. Delivery hours Minutes 6 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission August 20, 2009