09-20-2007 Planning Commission Minutes

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this use (fitness center). The use requires no processing of materials to produce odors, fumes, dust, noise, or vibration. 11. There will be no loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historical feature of major significance because the use will occur within a preexisting commercial building. Since no new development is required there will be no loss or damage to any natural, scenic or historic features. 12. There are no groundwater or surface water pollution issues associated with this use. There will be no increase in impervious surfaces, no additional septic systems, or other actions related to this use that could be construed as a threat to the quality of groundwater of surface waters. Mr. Larsen stated that 2 cars can fit behind the old church, by the shed. Mr. Williams stated that the County Road could be improved prior to 2014. Ms. Gibbons stated that her patrons average 7 per hour, with 30 minute sessions. There would be no changes to the exterior of the structure. Joni, J Amelia's, stated that they have 5 staff and 5 clients. The Planning Commission reminded her that the City lot is a public lot. Mr. Williams stated that the City has planning jurisdiction along the boundary of the County Road. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Habein: Aye; Mr. Adams: Aye; Mr. Derksen: Aye; Mr. Williams: Nay; Mr. Hallan: Aye. Motion carried. 4 ayes— 1 nay. Applicant: Michael and Laurie Ridgley Applicants request a Variance for a Structure Encroaching on the Bluff Setback. Applicants were present, along with their contractor,Bob Ruud of Lakewood Builders. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Chairman Woog asked Commission Member Adams to hold up his site plan, which he had outlined the building envelope with a marker. Mr. Marohn stated on page 2-2, the OHW setback should read 75 feet, not 100 feet. Staff recommends not approving the variance request,based on the 10 Findings of Fact listed in the Staff Report. He also stated the Planning Commission could table this request to look at another design. Mr. Ridgley stated that they have been seasonal residents since 1994. They own 3 lots and hoped to build their retirement home and be full time residents. They plan to remove the 1950's cabin and plant wildflowers. They plan to build on the existing driveway, limiting the number of trees cut down. He asked for consideration to build a new residence. Bob Ruud, Lakewood Builders, stated he met with LisaBeth from Community Growth Institute on site. He said she had told him she would support this. Neither of them knew where the bluff line actually was,but they had used the retaining wall as the front of the Minutes 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission September 20, 2007