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11. The Variance will not alter the essential character of the locality as it replaces a <br /> \.. deck of similar size but does so in a location outside of the setback. <br /> 12. Reasonable use of the property currently exists under the Ordinance as the <br /> subject property currently contains a single family dwelling and deck. <br /> All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> Chairman Woog closed the public hearings. <br /> ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. <br /> Mr. Marohn stated that the Downtown Mixed Use discussion was moved to the <br /> September Agenda at the request of the Retail Committee. Staff met with the Retail <br /> Committee and they plan to attend the September meeting. The Chamber will notify the <br /> business community. <br /> OPEN FORUM: <br /> a. Rob VanValkenburg— <br /> He expressed his opinion how crippling to businesses on the highway our signage <br /> ordinance is. 96 sq. ft. in a 55 mph area is too small. The elimination of temporary signs <br /> is another death blow. He is trying to lease out one building. He asked the Planning <br /> Commission to consider these facts or take into consideration these ordinances are very <br /> damaging. Some crafters actually walked out when the banners were removed. He <br /> cannot get any visibility. <br /> Buy/sell vendors—most want to be under the canopy. A couple of vendors work out of <br /> their trailers and cannot be under the canopy. There were 19 vendors with 5 in the first <br /> row parking on the July 4th weekend, the largest weekend this year. There are 250 <br /> parking spots with just a few vendors. The Planning Commission asked how many will <br /> be in the parking lot. Mr. Van Valkenburg stated this past weekend there were 9 buy/sell <br /> vendors and 8 were under canopy. He did not realize using the first row parking was an <br /> issue. The Planning Commission reminded him that having vendors on the parking <br /> spaces was not part of his CUP request. Mr. Van Valkenburg apologized. The Planning <br /> Commission stated that the Sportsman's Show is being advertized and everyone was set <br /> up all over the parking lot last year. The Planning Commission stated that whoever you <br /> rent space to should abide by your CUP. We may want to relook at this CUP and redefine <br /> activities or get a temporary permit for special events, and define those to utilize the <br /> property. 20%of the Nisswa flea market has moved to his location. <br /> Mr. Marohn stated we could amend the CUP to allow, or modify, or review to <br /> accommodate special events or needs. We tweaked parking requirements and got <br /> creative with impervious coverage with the original CUP. Vendors are now using <br /> parking spaces. The parking is based on peak events. <br /> L <br /> MINUTES 8 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> August 21, 2008 <br />