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3. The applicant proposes to place the new 40' X 40' playground equipment in an area where the least amount of trees will be removed. 4. The proposed playground structure will encroach approximately 30 to 35 feet into the setback from Pequot Blvd. 5. The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the Code as the playground structure cannot be located within the bluff setback thus necessitating placement within the 50 400t setback from Pequot Blvd. 6. The deviation from the Code will still be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City Code and Comprehensive Plan. 7. The Variance will not create a land use not permitted in the Recreation zone. 8. The subject property is surrounded by Urban Residential, Shoreline Residential and Recreation development. The Variance will not alter the essential character of the locality of the subject property. g. The Variance does not appear to be for economic reasons alone and reasonable .use of the property seems to exist under the Code. All members voted"aye7. Motion carried. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. OPEN FORUM: None. NEW BUSINESS: a. Comprehensive Plan Implementation —Vendor Parldng Dawn Bittner explained the Staff Report and the proposed new language on the Park Reservation Form regarding parking on Government Drive. The proposed new language "urged"participants and support staff to park in the Chamber lot reserving parking along Government Drive for patrons and visitors. Council Member Karr felt the word"urge" may not be strong enough. Bittner presented the two preliminary options for the Trailside Park Master Plan which included approximately 7o additional parking spaces. Staff was directed to prepare a draft Memorandum to the City Council for the Planning Commission to review at the May Planning Commission meeting. OLD BUSINESS: None. MINUTES 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission April 21, 2016