06-26-2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

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1. The applicant is proposing to create one lot and modify an Outlot within the Heart of the Good Life Development. 2. The property is zoned "Patriot Development." 3. The land is properly zoned in its natural state for the intended commercial purposes. 4. The proposed lots are vacant. 5. Proposed Lot 1 is 5.1 acres and is located along the east side of the development. The lot contains 191,046 sq ft of buildable area and is adjacent to Larsen Parkway (west) and State Highway 371 (east). 6. The modified remnant lot, "Outlot A"is 63.4 acres and is vacant. 7. The proposed development will be served by the municipal sewer and water as those public utilities are planned to be constructed within the proposed 66' wide platted public road extension of Larsen Parkway located adjacent to the west of the proposed lot. 8. Lot layouts are compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties. The proposed layouts will not constrain the future development of adjacent properties. 9. The proposed side lot lines for each of the lots are at right angles to straight road lines or radial to lake shores. 10.The proposed development does not contain any new streets or platted right-of- way. 11. Each of the lots will not require a variance to allow their intended purposes. 12.The proposed development of the subject property is consistent with the following goal contained in the Comprehensive Plan: a. Ensure that new development adds to the character of the community and enhances the sense-of-place.All new developments —including commercial, industrial, residential, mixed use, recreational, or civic— should incorporate Pequot Lakes' small town feel and cultural heritage in their layout and design. 13.The subject property is owned by the City of Pequot Lakes, applicant is Level Contracting the park dedication fee requirement will apply if project is residential housing. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can recommend the City Council approve, deny, or table the Preliminary Plat application. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the application be approved with no conditions of approval. Planning Commission Member Ellering moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for the Patriot Pines with 13 findings of fact and no conditions of approval, seconded by Planning Commission Member E. Larson. All members voted"aye". Motion Carried 6-0. 3.2 Final Plat— Heart of the Good Life, Second Addition— Level Contracting MINUTES 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission June 26, 2023