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owned by the Department of Natural Resources and the City has negotiated a <br /> deal with them to purchase the property. The Comprehensive Plan references the <br /> Park several times and the City needs to make it a vital part of our community. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated that there is one deed restriction that the use must continue as <br /> recreational trail use. <br /> A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Snyder, seconded by <br /> Planning Commission Member Oraskovich, that the acquisition of the Trailside <br /> Park property from the Department of Natural Resources is in conformance with <br /> the Comprehensive Plan and recommends the City move forward with the <br /> acquisition. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> a. Used Car Lot, Nathan Walberg: <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report and read the July 17, 2012 Land Use <br /> Permit approval: to operate a used car lot per Planning Commission approval <br /> limiting the total number of cars to 18, with no more than 3 cars in the repair <br /> booth..." Mr. Burslie explained that Staff had originally suggested a Conditional <br /> Use Permit; Staff and the Planning Commission worked with the applicant and <br /> issued the Land Use Permit to allow 18 cars. The City has a responsibility to <br /> address complaints. <br /> Mr. Walberg stated when he agreed to 18 cars he was new to the business and <br /> now has a better understanding of the business. He stated Pequot Auto has 29 <br /> vehicles, plus U-Hauls and Dotty Auto has 23 vehicles. He is not looking for <br /> special treatment,just a level playing field. He needs a little leeway on the <br /> number of vehicles. <br /> The Planning Commission reminded him that both Dotty Auto and Pequot Auto <br /> operate with Conditional Use Permits. <br /> Mr. Burshe explained that a Conditional Use Permit would set guidelines to get <br /> him started. <br /> Mr. Walberg asked the cost of a Conditional Use Permit. Staff stated she believed <br /> a Commercial Conditional Use Permit is $450, plus a $46 recording fee. <br /> Planning Commission Member Snyder asked if 18 vehicles are not enough, what <br /> number would work. Mr. Walberg stated 25. Mr. Snyder suggested the landlord <br /> assist with the Conditional Use Permit fee. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan stated that initially Mr. Walberg didn't <br /> want to go through the Conditional Use Process; he wanted to see how this <br /> worked out. Mr. Hallan further stated that if Mr. Walberg plans to grow his <br /> business, sooner or later he is going to need a Conditional Use Permit. <br /> MINUTES 10 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> April 18, 2013 <br />