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The Natural Features section,the word"cherished"could be removed. <br /> The Social Gathering Places and Events section,the last two sentences of the new <br /> paragraph need editing. The Chokecherry Festival will be added to the events. The <br /> "public space adjacent to the park" is Government Drive and the Highway. There are no <br /> defined borders. "Reconfigured" should be changed to "defined". <br /> The Opportunities for a Balanced Lifestyle section,the first sentence needs to be edited. <br /> The last sentence needs to end after Pequot Lakes. <br /> The Policies section, add"and/or"to lake management plans. <br /> The Actions section, another public workshop will be held to work on the action plans. <br /> b. Housing Action Plan— <br /> Mr. Marohn introduced Erika O'Brien, Executive Director of the HRA. Mr. Marohn will <br /> meet with Ms. O'Brien to edit the Background section. She recently presented him with <br /> a Housing Study. <br /> The Policies section, diversifying the neighborhoods is a good idea. The first policy <br /> refers to connecting neighborhoods. Residents of Sibley Terrace state they need <br /> sidewalks with benches. Sidewalks can be a trail system rather than along the streets. A <br /> connection from the Paul Bunyan Trail with Sibley Lake Park has been mentioned in the <br /> past. Ms. O'Brien stated that on the third page, "require"may be too strong of a word <br /> regarding senior housing. <br /> Chairman Woog recessed the meeting for five minutes. <br /> Chairman Woog opened the public hearing. <br /> APPLICANT: Steve Caouette <br /> Applicant requests a Variance to Construct a Basement under an Existing Dwelling <br /> on a Non-Conforming Lot <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Applicant was not present. Staff and Planning <br /> Commission members Adams and Habein met with applicant on site. Applicant has <br /> agreed to all conditions mentioned last month. He could not move the structure to make <br /> it conforming. The cost was prohibitive. Staff recommends approval of the Variance <br /> with 3 conditions. <br /> Mr. Adams stated the Staff Report indicates one or two courses of blocks. Both he and <br /> Mr. Habein recall the plan to be two courses. Mr. Habein would also like a condition <br /> added that the property owner obtain a construction easement from the neighbor. The <br /> dwelling is only 2.7 feet from the property line. <br /> Minutes 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> October 15, 2009 <br />