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Mr. Burslie explained the purpose of the"City of Pequot Lakes Road Plan." Noted that it <br /> has not been formally adopted. Discussion on realignment of Highway 371 and its <br /> impact on future road corridors. <br /> The Planning Commission recommends removing segments 2, 3, 4, 10, 15 and 16 from <br /> the future road plan. <br /> c. David Kennedy— Metes and Bounds Subdivision Discussion <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. Mr. Kennedy was in attendance. <br /> Mr. Kennedy reviewed the situation. Mr. Kennedy stated that with the current <br /> alignment of County Road 112 the approved 5 ac tract meets all requirements of the <br /> ordinance (lot side,width, right-of-way frontage,etc.). Mr. Kennedy requested <br /> condition number two of the metes and bounds approval be removed by the planning <br /> commission. Mr. Kennedy stated that MnDOT is required to provide access to land <br /> locked parcels with the realignment project. Mr. Kennedy stated that he has spoken <br /> with Shane Jacobs at MnDOT. Mr. Kennedy stated that he does not believe the City was <br /> directed by MnDOT to create the condition. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated the proposed parcel at the time of application did meet all <br /> requirements including the required amount of frontage along public right-of-way. <br /> Councilor Pederson stated the city has been aware for a long time that County Road 112 <br /> in that area would be vacated. <br /> Mr. Kennedy stated that MnDOT has the authority and funding to get him access. Mr. <br /> Kennedy reviewed his"back 40" and how MnDOT has given him access to it. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated the city had foresight and added the condition to solve MnDOT access <br /> issue before it was a problem. Mr. Kennedy stated that he wishes the city had not added <br /> the condition so that MnDOT would provide him access. <br /> Commissioner Wilson asked about an easement along the north property line. <br /> Mr. Kennedy that MnDOT now owns it. <br /> Mr. Burslie suggested the city should contact MnDOT and possibly the City Attorney <br /> regarding the request to remove the second condition. <br /> Mr. Kennedy discussed the unreasonableness of the condition and how the city could be <br /> liable for damages. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> September 17, 2015 <br />