05-22-2023 P & Z Commission Meeting Minutes

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a. Off-lake residential development should occur in areas that do not excessively add to the service burden of the City. b. Ensure that new development adds to the character of the community and enhances the sense-of-place. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can recommend the City Council approve, deny, or table the Preliminary Plat application. Staff Recommendation: We recommend that the application be approved with the following conditions: 1. Prior to submittal of the final plat application the vacation of Lilac Drive shall be recorded at Crow Wing County, if approved by the city. If the vacation request is not approved,the preliminary plat shall be amended to reflect the exiting right-of-way of Lilac Dr. 2. Lot 5 shall be accessed via Royce Street with a driveway located on the 262 ft property line segment located west of the"sight triangle."There shall not be driveway entrance constructed on Patriot Avenue to serve Lot 5. 3. Lot 1 &Lot 2 shall utilize shared driveway entrance located in the right-of- way as proposed on preliminary plat. 4. Lot 3 &Lot 4 shall utilize shared driveway entrance located in the right-of- way as proposed on preliminary plat. 5. Prior to submittal of the final plat application the shared driveway entrances serving Lots 1-4 and culverts (if necessary) shall be constructed and inspected/approved by the city. 6. There shall be no vegetation removed within any of the areas designated as "steep slopes" except for the placement of stairways, landings and access paths per Section 17-7.9 IA of the Pequot Lakes Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 7. Wetland area shall not be modified unless authorized by Crow Wing County. 8. Natural or manmade stormwater storage areas shall be utilized where needed and shall be designated by drainage and utility easement, if necessary. All storage areas shall be vegetated and designed to lower naturally after a storm. 9. Onsite subsurface sewage treatment systems shall conform with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Standards and the City of Pequot Lakes SSTS standards. 10.Onsite wells shall conform to the Minnesota Department of Health Rules and Regulations. 11. Prior to submittal of the final plat application,the developer shall pay a park dedication fee in the amount of$7,521.28 in accordance with Section 17- 9.10 "Dedication to the Public—Standards." a. 8 proposed lots x 2.26 people per household (according to State Demographer)x $416 per expected resident = $7,521.28 MINUTES 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission May 23, 2023