09-17-2009 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17,2009 PRESENT: Tom Adams, John Derksen, Bill Habein, Mark Hallan, Scott Pederson,Dean Williams and Tom Woog. ABSENT: Mary Peterson. CITY PLANNER: Charles Marohn, PE, AICP ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner COUNCIL LIAISON: Nancy Adams The meeting was called to order by Chairman Woog at 6:32 p.m. Chairman Woog opened the public hearings. APPLICANT: Steve Caouette Applicant requests a Variance to Construct Basement under Existing Dwelling on Non-Conforming Lot(Continuation) Mr. Marohn explained that the applicant had not submitted any new information and recommends this item be tabled. A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Scott Pederson,to table this matter. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: Paul Tucci, Oppidan,Inc. Applicant requests a Variance from Parking Requirements in the Commercial District Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Applicant was present as well as Pat Barrett. The Variance request must be dealt with prior to the Conditional Use Permit request. The Ordinance requires 335 parking stalls. The applicant proposes 139 parking stalls. Mr. Marohn stated the Planning Commission may want to modify the parking requirements in the Ordinance. He also stated he is comfortable with the number of proposed parking stalls. Public Comment: Justin Bolz-Andolshek, 27546 West Twin Lake Drive—Finding of Fact Number 2 needs to reflect the future agenda item for the metes and bounds subdivision. The Finding of Fact states there is not enough land area for the required number of spots. The subdivision is to purchase more land. There are standards in place in addition to land available for this commercial development. He also asked how they met the impervious Minutes 1 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission September 17, 2009