03-15-2012 Planning Commission Minutes

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: �. APPLICANT: Pamela Benson and Wayne Fjerstad Applicant requests a Variance to Encroach SSTS within Sideyard Setback Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. Applicants were not present. The SSTS needs to be 10 feet from the structure; if they move the SSTS over 5 feet closer, it still leaves 15 feet. Staff recommends not approving this request. Mr. Habein explained that he and Mr. Adams visited the property earlier in the day. He stated there appears to be a bluff and the crest of the bluff is very close to the front of the house. The setback from the bluff is 30 feet. He requested a survey with topo elevations to determine where the bluff is located. He presented photographs of the lot. There were a number of iron posts they assumed was the lot line. If the drainfield were placed close to those posts it would be on a slope. There are also huge trees that would need to be removed. He stated he cannot make a decision without detailed drawings, a survey and elevations. Vice-Chair Adams recommends denying the variance request and have the applicant submit the needed information. Mr. Habein stated there is very little room left if there is a bluff. Mr. Levenske stated that the applicant needs to provide a certificate of survey with topos. A motion was made by J. J. Levenske, seconded by Bill Habein, to deny the variance. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. Staff was directed to carefully explain to the applicant that we don't have the data necessary to make a decision in applicant's favor. They will also need to identify the existing structures. APPLICANT: Todd Tolifson,Rose City Sign Applicant requests an Ordinance Amendment to Allow Static Gas Price Display Vice-Chairman Adams explained the City Council directive. Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. This amendment is only for static gas price signs, not other flashing, revolving LED signs. A second sentence was added to the amendment with the suggestion from last month. Applicant was present and passed out an example of the sign that would replace the existing panels. Theresa, Super America employee, explained how the prices are now changed; it is dangerous, icy and the letters and numbers fall. It would be advantageous to change the sign by pushing a button inside. Mr. Holland explained the shoe store is a shopping experience that is planned. Super America gets the transient people passing through town. MINUTES 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission March 15, 2012