03-15-2012 Planning Commission Minutes

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Vice-Chairman Adams explained the email from Luke Wehseler, Crow Wing County Highway Department, on the draft Memo. One item in the email referred to our request for 10-foot driving lanes. We had included that for speed reduction, aesthetics, etc. If we feel strongly about that, we need to explain why. It was agreed to change our request to 11-foot driving lanes. There were no other additions or corrections to the Memo. The Memo should now be sent to the City Council for approval and then on to the County. The Planning Commission will need to discuss both the County Road 11/Gateway improvements and the sign ordinance discussions. Mayor Adams suggested breaking into committees. Sign Ordinance Committee: Deb Brown, J. J. Levenske, and Bill Habein. CSAH 11 Gateway Committee: Cheri Seils and Tom Adams. Scott Pederson and Scott Snyder can choose which committee to serve on. The committees should prioritize a list of what to tackle first, what takes precedent. Staff will need to post the committee meetings as a Special Meeting as there will be a quorum on one. Committees will meet from 6:00 to 7:00. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by J. J. Levenske,to approve the February 16, 2012 Minutes, as read. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Bittner pointed out the 2 permits issued and the 8 letters sent. The following Potential Violations/Enforcement Actions were discussed: 1. Used car lot on State Highway 371: Staff will monitor; 2. Ryanland Cease and Desist letter. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by Cheri Seils,to adjourn the meeting. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bittner Zoning Administrator MINUTES 5 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission March 15, 2012