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ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: <br /> New Business: <br /> b. Mark Schoeb—CUP <br /> c. Darrell Lake—Final Inspection <br /> NEW BUSINESS: <br /> a. Kline Funeral Home Re-vegetation Plan <br /> Mr. Marohn explained that Kline Funeral Home cleared vegetation to make <br /> improvements to the site. They indicated that they removed one tree and would let the <br /> area re-vegetate. Simply have them let the site be or some light,mulch on it that it <br /> doesn't wash out and let it grow back. They didn't remove anything that won't grow <br /> back within a year. Recommend they leave the buffer area alone and allow to reestablish <br /> naturally. <br /> The yellow on their landscape plan is the 50 foot buffer. They need to leave it natural <br /> and it is supposed to have 50% screening. That would require 43 trees in the buffer area. <br /> Shrubs could be substituted. Ordinance requires 1 tree per 200 square feet of property. <br /> Trees should not be pruned of lower branches. <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the Future Land Use,Map and the Zoning Map. <br /> They will need to meet the ordinance on type and amount. Seeding grass is not <br /> sufficient. They removed one tree. Our recommendation would be to replace the one <br /> tree, lease the buffer alone and put straw out there if they desire. <br /> Mr. Williams stated there is also a signage violation. It was the consensus to complete <br /> the re-vegetation plan first: <br /> Staff was directed to notify Mr. Kline to replant 1 tree of his choice within the 50 foot <br /> buffer area, let the rest of the native trees, bushes and grasses grow back naturally, no <br /> grass seed. It must be allowed to grow back naturally. <br /> The Kline Funeral Home sign along Highway 371 is illegal. Section 17-5.10 E states that <br /> "Lighting shall be minimal. Lighting shall be downward directional and shall be <br /> compatible with the surrounding development. Lights approved with signs must be <br /> turned off at the close of business each day. " Staff was directed to add this information, <br /> along with a copy of the ordinance, to the letter above. <br /> b. Mark Schoeb - CUP: <br /> Staff explained the City had received a complaint that vehicles for sale were parked in <br /> front of the Car Wash, as well as one with a large sign. He had been sent a violation <br /> letter that also advised him he may be in violation of his Conditional Use Permit <br /> conditions. He was advised that this matter was being taken to the Planning Commission <br /> when he failed to remove the vehicles. <br /> Minutes 5 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> July 16, 2009 <br />