05-18-2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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45. Meeting the Overlay criteria. A motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by John Derksen,to table this matter until the Environmental Assessment Worksheet comments are received. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: Dan Helbling. Applicant requests Preliminary Plat of the RV Resort at the Preserve. A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by Scott Pederson,to table this matter. Discussion: Gated accesses—both entrances from Hurtig Road are gated. No eastern access from Park. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: Rob Van Valkenburg. Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for the Crafter Outlet Mall. Applicant was present. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Use as a storage facility `., is a longer use. Manufacturing and sales are included in the Bank Summary. Applicant stated they are not in existence now, possibly in the future. The Planning Commission stated that the original application was for a crafter mall and storage. There are now 2 new businesses, winterization and detailing. The number of parking spots almost equals the crafter spots. Traffic issues—needs to go back to MnDOT and the County. We need additional information on traffic counts. Add as condition—only winterized boats can be stored. The arbors are sitting on the drainfield. They will need to be moved to another location. Access to the backage road was discussed. Lighting was discussed. Screening is addressed in the Ordinance. The Sign Concept Plan needs to conform to the Ordinance and is a separate Sign Permit. Off-site signs are not allowed. Public Comment: Charles Peterson, Hurtig Road—questioned the zoning. He was told it is Commercial. He was told that Commercial Warehousing is only allowed in the Ag zone. Tom Johnson—stated that there are bad intersections all along highway. Planning Commission 3 May 18, 2006