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Mr. Burslie explained that the Planning Commission has been meeting at 6:0o PM to <br /> cover discussion items that could be included within the meeting agenda and asked the <br /> Planning Commission whether or not to change the meeting time to 6:0o PM. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to change the meeting time to 6:00 <br /> PM,but to allow the flexibility for applicants to schedule their public hearings at 7:oo <br /> PM, if necessary. <br /> Planning Commission meetings will begin at 6:0o PM with public hearings. If we find <br /> this new time is not working, it will be readdressed at that time. <br /> Vice Chair Brown opened the Public Hearings. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Applicant proposes an Ordinance Amendment Regarding Rural Residential <br /> Zoning Classification <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. <br /> Public Comment: None. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan pointed out that the 15% impervious coverage is <br /> all that will be controlling the impervious surfaces. The maximum square footage could <br /> be doubled instead. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated we could change the maximum impervious coverage if the Planning <br /> Commission is not comfortable with removing the maximum accessory structure size. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein stated he would rather see the amendment as <br /> proposed. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan stated he had wanted to point out that very large <br /> accessory structures could be built. This is very liberal, although the maximum building <br /> height will help determine how large structures can be built. <br /> A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan, to recommend the City Council <br /> amend the Ordinance as presented,based on the following Findings of Fact: <br /> 1. The "purpose and intent"of the Rural Residential Zone is, "To provide a zoning <br /> classification that allows for low-density residential development. Development <br /> in this zone is without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for <br /> MINUTES 3 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> June 18,2015 <br />