06-16-2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

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choose to add a 3rd condition that no vegetation be removed without approval of the City. Mr. Burslie explained the comments received, copies of which were provided to each member: The green sheet was provided by the applicant's septic professional indicating the existing septic system is sized properly for a school of 20 students/teachers. The orange sheet was provided by Crow Wing County Highway Department indicating the actual setback from a county road is 4o feet and should be correctly noted on the survey. The proposed traffic volumes will not create the need for additional lanes on County Road 168,but if the traffic volumes increase it may be necessary to add a turn lane and bypass lane. Chair L. Larson stated there is a lot of existing vegetation and wouldn't suggest adding an additional condition. She asked if this Conditional Use Permit would exist for only the number of students listed in the report. Mr. Burslie stated there is a line where the City would consider it an expansion. The proposed number of students is 18; increasing the number to 19 would not be considered an expansion. If they were going to expand the building and classrooms,the City should be contacted for an expansion of the Conditional Use Permit. Mrs. Johnson explained the batting cages were off of Peterson Path prior to Covid and their lease was terminated. They currently operate in Jenkins and want to be back in Pequot Lakes. They are remodeling the pole building for the batting cages. The other outbuilding is not heated. The field behind the buildings will be used for fielding practices. Most activities will be indoors or behind the building. The school will use an outdoor play area. Trails will be established for the kids to hike. It is a forest school. They have no intention to remove trees between the house and road. The drop off time is a 3o-minute swing to prevent traffic congestion. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: Mayor Gardner inquired if anyone has reached out to the Fire Chief regarding fire control. Mrs. Johnson stated she would contact him and appropriate fire extinguishers will be in place. Planning Commission Member Gonczy asked which grades will be included in the school; Mrs.Johnson stated it will be Kindergarten through Grade 6. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. MINUTES 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission June 16, 2022