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would like to trim the pine trees 10-feet up and remove some of the cedar trees per <br /> Mn/DOT's permission. The cedar trees are the real issue. The Planning Commission <br /> agreed that Mr. Van Valkenburg could remove the cedar trees, but he would plant a <br /> spruce tree on his property for every cedar tree removed. <br /> Mr. Van Valkenburg inquired whether or not he could shrink-wrap boats and store them <br /> outside. Staff stated that exterior storage would not be allowed as it was a condition of <br /> his CUP. <br /> Mr. Van Valkenburg then inquired whether he could purchase some other property and <br /> store the boats there. Staff advised that outside storage is allowed as an accessory use. <br /> The principle use must be there and outside storage must be the secondary use. <br /> Mr. Van Valkenburg then stated he had been contacted by a helicopter pilot who would <br /> like to give helicopter rides from the Crafter Mall location. Sandy Youngbloom was in <br /> attendance with Mr. Van Valkenburg. Her husband is a commercial helicopter pilot and <br /> would like to give rides a few weekends during the summer. Mr. Marohn read the <br /> definition of"Airport". An airport is an excluded use in every zone. There were noise <br /> and traffic concerns. She stated that the helicopter they use is a lot quieter than the one <br /> used at Paul Bunyan Land. It was the consensus of the City Planner and Planning <br /> Commission that they would need to apply for a Conditional Use Permit. <br /> Third Party Plat Checks: <br /> An independent,third party plat check was discussed, as well as a third party plat check. <br /> It was agreed to use "independent,third party plat checks" as a policy until an Ordinance <br /> Amendment takes place at the end of the year. <br /> Property Liens: <br /> Staff was directed to contact the City Attorney to find out how long after sending out an <br /> invoice does the City need to wait before it can place a lien, as well as the process for a <br /> lien with a judgment. <br /> ISTS Ordinance: <br /> Tabled to another meeting. <br /> Interpretation on Commercial Uses: <br /> The Planning Commission stated that the Staff interpretation was correct. <br /> Signs: <br /> There are numerous signs in the Downtown Mixed Use and Commercial districts that are <br /> in violation of the Ordinance. The real estate signs exceed the ordinance. Staff was <br /> Planning Commission Minutes 6 <br /> April 19, 2007 <br />