02-18-2016 Planning Commission Minutes

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Planning Commission Member Hallan stated that Interim Use is"for a brief period" in the definition. What is a"brief period"? Interim Use works for Extractive Use. When asked what the intent was for changing from Condition Use to Interim Use, Mr. Burslie stated an Interim Use would have an end date, another permitting mechanism. Someone could incubate their business and then move it to a commercial district. The Planning Commission wondered what the City Attorney's rationale was for the 5- year termination. Five years may be too long for some uses; any Interim Use and the establishment of a time period should be based on its merits. Mr. Burslie pointed out that an Interim Use follows the Conditional Use Permit criteria. Planning Commission Member Brown stated she is uncomfortable limiting Bed and Breakfasts and Home Occupation Type III; she does not have a problem with Extractive Use. She would be apprehensive doing business in Pequot Lakes. Some Members were apprehensive with an extension being allowed by the Zoning Administrator; the Planning Commission should set the event or time period. Planning Commission Member Hallan stated he is comfortable striking Bed and Breakfast and Home Occupations,keep the 5-year time limit and only include Extractive Use. Public comment opened. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Public comment closed. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Hallan, seconded by Planning Commission Member Wilson,to recommend the City Council amend the Ordinance by including the definition of Interim Use, changing the Land Use Matrix for Extractive Use and including Section 17-11-13 Interim Use Permits as written,based on the following Findings of Fact-. 1. An interim use permit is a permitting mechanism that allows the city to issue a permit which is valid for a pre-determined amount of time. 2. The City's ordinance does not currently include"interim uses." Minutes 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission February 18, 2016