01-19-2012 Planning Commission Minutes

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a b. Metes and Bounds Subdivision Application,Ronald Schaefer: Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Applicant was represented by Ted Pederson, Realtor. Mr. Marohn explained that the applicant indicated he will remove the carport and recommends approval with one condition. Removal of the shed is at the discretion of the owner. A motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by Tom Adams, to approve the Metes and Bounds Subdivision subject to the following Findings of Fact: 1. The subject property are located at 3618 County Road 168 (Schaefer Tract) and 6368 North Sluetter Road (Saatzer). Both properties are zoned Rural Residential and are used for residential purposed. 2. The proposed"Saatzer Tract"would be considered a non-conforming parcel since it would be 4.67 acres in size. The proposed"Schaefer Tract" is more conforming than the current tract. The existing property is 3 acres while the proposed property is 3.33 acres. 3. The "Schaefer Tract" currently contains a non-conforming 36' x 56' pole building (partially encroaching the property line), 20' x 20' accessory structure (completely encroaching the property line), 10' x 16' (completely encroaching the property line) and approximately 2,400 sq. ft. of gravel and bituminous parking area(completely encroaching the property line. 4. The proposed properties, with conditions, would not contain any non-conforming structures. 5. Each of the proposed parcels have less than 15% impervious surface coverage. 6. The proposed properties are suitable in their natural state for the intended purpose and this lot split would not be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents or of the community. 7. The subject properties both contain conforming private sewer systems. 8. The applicants are not proposing any provisions for water-based recreation. 9. Neither of the proposed tracts will conform to the minimum requirements of the Rural Residential Zone. 10. Lot layouts are compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties. 11. Both of the proposed parcels meet the minimum frontage on public right-of-way requirement of 33 feet. Subject to the following condition: 1. So as to correct the remaining non-conformities, the 20' x 20' accessory structure shall be removed. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. c. Auto Repair/Used Car Lot Discussion,Roger Langenbau: Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Mr. Langenbau was not present. Rezoning this parcel to commercial is not consistent with the Future Land Use Map. A Used Car Lot is not a Home Occupation; a Used Car Lot is not a former use. The MINUTES 6 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January 19, 2012