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c. Field of Dreams,Discussion <br /> After reviewing the Minutes from the October 13, 2011 Park Board meeting,the <br /> Planning Commission supports the Park Board's decision to continue planting trees in the <br /> park areas creating a natural buffer between the road and the homes and to maintain the <br /> intent of past Councils that the park areas be used as a buffer. Staff will forward this <br /> message to the Park Board. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> a. Building Code Enforcement,Tom Nelson—Fire Chief(continuation) <br /> Dan Warrington,the State Electrical Inspector for this area, is in favar of the City <br /> adopting the Building Code. He stated a good example was the non-conforming structure <br /> discussion earlier; structural integrity problems could be fteviut . He recommends the <br /> City pass it and wishes more communities had the Binding Code. <br /> Mr.Nelson stated he included a letter in the pac The examples of fees do not <br /> include any land value. When asked by the taff sty d new home co' traction in <br /> 2010 and 2011 included 10 new homes and'7 dw ad XT bxs,resulting in" 5,598 in <br /> Land Use Fees. <br /> hay <br /> Mr. Marohn stated that his quote in ChioNpison's letter r e, although he doesn't <br /> want the Planning Commission to construe the recommen opting the Code. He <br /> t. <br /> stated this would be the preferred alternate e, but City and a Planning Department <br /> are dealing with more prey issues and this would get""in the way of that. He is not <br /> advocating for the E q <br /> 00 <br /> If we were to allot uildin ode, future epansions could need to be brought up to <br /> code. There are many v bbl �, erty owners would need to consult a licensed <br /> design profes$ional: <br /> Chairman Pederson stated this is information and is educating the Commission. <br /> Mr.Nelson,-fated he thought this was a good idea for Pequot Lakes as he is a <br /> Councilman i ,Breezy Poirit'and the fees weren't a big difference. He is concerned with <br /> the safety of the fi r` fighters. This wouldn't solve all the problems,but it would be a step <br /> in the right direction , He felt a recommendation from the Planning Commission was <br /> more beneficial thanjust going to the City Council. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the timing is not right;they would <br /> like more information next month. They would like lists of communities in Crow Wing <br /> and southern Cass Counties that do and do not have the Building Code. They would like <br /> the information in a structured format, listing pros and cons. Also include information <br /> based on values vs. square footage so costs can be compared. <br /> b. Community Supported Agriculture(continuation) <br /> This will be discussed next month. <br /> MINUTES 4 IF <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> October 20, 2011 <br />