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2. Rezoning to Commercial is keeping with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance <br /> as it will allow a non-shoreland property to be zoned consistent with adjacent <br /> properties. The future Land Use Map identifies this property as Rural Residential. <br /> 3. The subject property is within the Shoreland Area and no Shoreland soil types have <br /> been identified. <br /> 4. The vegetative cover of the subject property consists of trees and grasses. <br /> 5. The subject property is not adjacent to a public water body. "In-water physical <br /> characteristics"and recreational use of surface water do not apply. <br /> 6. The subject property is accessed via County Road 168 which is a public street. <br /> 7. The proposed rezoning does not increase the socio-economic development needs <br /> of the public. <br /> 8. The public sewer and water utilities are not available in the vicinity of the subject <br /> property. There are no plans to extend the public utilities to the area of the subject <br /> property. <br /> 9. The subject property does not contain any known significant historical or <br /> ecological value. <br /> 10.The subject property is adjacent to property zoned "Shoreline Residential" and <br /> "Commercial". The proposed reclassification is not considered"spot zoning." <br /> ii. The proposed rezoning is in conformance with the following policy contained in <br /> the Comprehensive Plan: <br /> - Further attract and diversify businesses by new strategic commercial <br /> development. (pg. 17) <br /> 12.The future land use map identifies the subject property as "Rural Residential" <br /> however the property is adjacent to a highly traveled county highway and other <br /> property zoned (Commercial). It is also in the vicinity of other commercial <br /> property along the Patriot Avenue corridor. <br /> All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> 3.3 City of Pequot Lakes, applicant <br /> Applicant requests an Ordinance Amendment to Section 17-7.1 regarding <br /> Signs in the Patriot Development Zone, Section 17-5.17 MATRIX <br /> regarding Fences,Warehousing, and Schools, and Section 17-7.13 Grading <br /> Application 22-17 <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. <br /> Mr. Burslie gave the overview and history of the current matrix for <br /> warehousing/commercial (storage units,for example)being only allowed in agriculture <br /> zoning classification. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding striking the definition of warehousing and removing it <br /> from the matrix; Shoreline Residential,Transition Residential, and Shoreline <br /> Commercial fencing changing from allowed to permitted use; schools allowed in <br /> Commercial zoning classification with a Conditional Use Permit; permit onsite signs in <br /> MINUTES 4 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> May 19, 2022 <br />