12-17-2009 Planning Commission Minutes

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wetlands, vegetative buffers, sewage treatment and water supply capabilities, and other conservation-designed actions. Section 17-11.9 SUBDIVISION. 3. The Ci , of Pequot Lakes may require that an applicant establish an escrow account or other financial security for the purpose of reimbursing the City for direct costs relating to professional services provided during the review, approval and inspection of the project. The City mgY charge the applicant a rate equal to the value of the service to the City. Services provided by City staff or contract professionals will be billed at an established rate. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests an Ordinance Amendment to Parking Requirements Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Public Comment: None. The proposed maximum requirements could create massive parking lots losing green space. We may want to prevent massive parking lots. We could simplify by using just minimums. In the Downtown Mixed Use zone critical tax base could be lost when it is used for parking. Parking is addressed in Section 17-5.13, Light Industrial zone, and should not be included in Section 17-7.10. A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by Bill Habein,to amend Section 17-7.10 as follows: Section 17-7.10 PARKING 1. General. Onsite parking or garage space shall be provided in all Districts, except as specifically exempted. There shall be adequate drive access to prevent the need to back onto collector streets or County Highways. Onsite parking spaces shall not be used for storage. 2. Dimensions. Parking sites shall be a minimum of 20 feet long and 10 feet wide. 3. Parking Ratios. Adequate parking shall be required, with the following standards to be guidelines subject to site specific review by the Planning Commission: Minutes 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission December 17, 2009