02-22-2007 Planning Commission Minutes - Special Meeting

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MINUTES �-- PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 22,2007 PRESENT: Bill Habein, Dean Williams,Tom Woog, Roger Varilek, Scott Pederson and John Derksen. ABSENT: Tom Adams and Mark Hallan. CITY PLANNER: Charles Marohn, PE. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner. The meeting was called to order by Tom Woog at 7:03 p.m. APPLICANT: Michelle R Lelwica Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for 24-Hour Fitness Center. Mr. Marohn explained this is a Special Meeting and the Planning Commission can only discuss the special meeting item on the Agenda. Applicant was present. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. MARK HALLAN ARRIVED AT 7:05 p.m. The applicant stated that Snap Fitness is a franchise with approximately 200 stores,with one in Brainerd. This center would have 24-hour surveillance with key card entry. The Police Department will have 6 cards. PUBLIC COMMENT: Warren Sunderland, Paul Bunyan Trailside building owner, stated that they own the building with 24-hour Fitness and wondered if the town is big enough for two franchises. He asked if in the future he so desired, could he build another grocery store,night club or off-sale establishment, even though one may already exist within the City. Mr. Marohn explained that the City does not regulate the number of uses,only the uses themselves to make sure they operate within the ordinance. Liquor licenses are regulated by State Statutes. Chris Close, Close-Converse, was in attendance representing Kermit Sutton. He stated that Snap Fitness Centers are common among other retail and commercial businesses. Parking issues were discussed. Staff reported that the Street Superintendent, Mike Loven,had a concern with parking on Government Drive during the night in the winter Planning Commission Minutes 1 Special Meeting February 22,2007