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such as the school was discussed. Parking needs to be built for the maximum amount of <br />parking required for the events. The Commercial zone is where we need to focus. <br />We need guidelines for the CUP applications to be consistent. Retail needs to be revised <br />from our current standards. The Grow Zone guidelines need to be included. Staff will <br />bring draft Ordinance Amendments next month. <br />b. Link Variance — <br />Staff explained that Mr. Link has not moved the garage nor requested a reconsideration <br />of his Variance request. Mr. Link recently stated he plans to make the request "at some <br />point in the future" and Staff asked the Planning Commission how to proceed. <br />Mr. Link has not appealed to the City Council. He is in violation for not moving the <br />structure and we could follow our enforcement policy. The Planning Commission would <br />like a realistic timeframe to resolve the violation. June 1, 2010 to move the structure or <br />apply for reconsideration of the Variance well in advance of that date as the June 1 date <br />for removal stands. <br />Staff was directed to contact Elaine May with this timeframe. <br />c. Other — <br />Mr. Pederson asked to have future discussion on the definition of big box stores and <br />should the City consider limiting the square footage under one roof. <br />Mr. Williams asked to have future discussion of ethics as it pertains to Planning <br />Commission members meeting or having discussions with applicants, developers or those <br />opposing an application prior to a meeting. A City policy would be helpful. The <br />Planning Commission is here to serve the citizens but where does one draw the line. <br />Staff will look into what might be available for a policy and bring that information to the <br />Planning Commission in the future. <br />OLD BUSINESS: None. <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES: <br />A motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by Mark Hallan, to approve the October 15 <br />Minutes as corrected. All members voted "aye ". Motion carried. <br />A motion was made by Scott Pederson, seconded by John Derksen, to approve the <br />November 5 Special Meeting Minutes as corrected. All members voted "aye ". Motion <br />carried. <br />Minutes 4 <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br />November 19, 2009 <br />