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When asked if the Planning Commission was to develop a plan, Council Member Sjoblad <br /> stated that sooner or later we will need a plan; there may be some monies available to the <br /> City for improvements after the turn back. <br /> TH 371 may also be turned back to the City. It would first be turned back to the County <br /> and then the County may turn it back to the City. If that were to take place, the excess <br /> right-of-way could be given to the adjacent property owners. <br /> There is no timeframe for plan development;the overlay will take place next summer. <br /> The Planning Commission has time to develop plans. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> a. Building Code Enforcement, Tom Nelson—Fire Chief(continuation): <br /> Mr.Nelson did not attend as he didn't have any additional information to submit. Staff <br /> was directed to collect the information from surrounding communities as requested last <br /> month. <br /> A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by John Derksen,to table this item to next <br /> month to collect the information. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> b. Non-conforming Structures Ordinance Language(continuation): <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the loophole in our ordinance created by the Legislature and the <br /> new statutory requirements. The suggested changes may need to be approved by the City <br /> Attorney. <br /> Mr. Hallan asked if there could be tiered provisions, different percentages of increase <br /> based on the setbacks from the OHW. We could reward the property owner that is closer <br /> to the setback rather than closer to the lake. It would need to be easy to understand. <br /> Staff was directed to hold a public hearing next month. <br /> c. Community Supported Agriculture (continuation): <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the booklet had been included in packets as an economic <br /> development tool. Local restaurants and food co-ops market the locally grown food <br /> items. This was an item to discuss to make the Planning Commission aware of it. <br /> d. Violation Letters,Discussion(continuation): <br /> After discussion last month regarding the tone of the violation letters Staff prepared a <br /> draft letter that had a softer tone for first time offenders. The draft letter was very generic <br /> and the Planning Commission suggested language referring to the ordinance and to <br /> include a timeframe. <br /> e. Comprehensive Plan,Discussion: <br /> Chairman Pederson stated the Comprehensive Plan had been tabled at the Council <br /> meeting earlier in the spring and the Planning Commission was to look at it in the fall. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> November 17, 2011 <br />