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Mr. Walberg stated the City needs to offer a choice. <br /> Planning Commission Member Brown stated as a small business owner herself, <br /> she can appreciate where he is coming from. Ms. Brown further stated the <br /> Planning Commission had looked at the definitions initially and looked at <br /> alternative ways to make his business work without a Conditional Use Permit. <br /> She further stated she is disappointed there have been complaints and that the <br /> number of vehicles allowed are not going to work. A Conditional Use Permit may <br /> be the best way to go. <br /> Mr. Walberg stated that based on the limited number of vehicles he can't make it <br /> work. There are other things he needs worse than a Conditional Use Permit, such <br /> as a snow plow and a hoist. <br /> Planning Commission Member Brown stated that there had been discussion of <br /> definition of what he was trying to accomplish. Planning Commission Member <br /> Hallan stated that was when the number of vehicles was increased. <br /> Planning Commission Member Snyder asked if he would be willing to move <br /> forward with a Conditional Use Permit. That may increase inventory and help <br /> him stay in business. <br /> Planning Commission Member Oraskovich stated he is not comfortable as a new <br /> member to raise the number of vehicles; it seems the Planning Commission has <br /> worked with Mr. Walberg in the past. <br /> Mr. Walberg stated he could not find ordinances for any other cities that regulate <br /> the number of vehicles. Chair Seils stated the number of vehicles are regulated <br /> through the Conditional Use process. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan stated screening, such as a fence, would be <br /> more expensive than the Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission has <br /> helped him with baby steps; it may be time for a Conditional Use Permit. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan further stated that the Planning <br /> Commission gave a guideline and that guideline is going to hold unless Mr. <br /> Walberg comes in for a Conditional Use Permit. <br /> Planning Commission Member Snyder stated that if the City is moved toward <br /> enforcement, Mr. Walberg will be required to get a Conditional Use Permit. He <br /> advised Mr. Walberg to budget for a Conditional Use Permit so complaints can be <br /> dealt with that way. <br /> Council Member Akerson asked if Mr. Walberg would be able to park excess <br /> vehicles off site. Mr. Walberg stated that might be an option. <br /> MINUTES 11 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> April 18, 2013 <br />