09-15-2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests an Ordinance Amendment to Permit Fences in the DMU, UR and C zones. Mr. Marohn explained that fences required permits in the old Ordinance. The new Ordinance does not require permits for fences in any zone. Due to the smaller lot sizes and ensure that performance standards are being met in the DMU, UR and C zones, Staff recommends that Fence on the Matrix be changed from A to P in the DNU, UR & C zones. A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Tom Adams, to recommend amending the Ordinance in the DMU, UR and C zones to require a permit. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: Old Business: 8. a. Kevin Wittwer, Subdivision Discussion 8. b. Patricia Heald, Steps to lake. 8. c. Extraction Fee OPEN FORUM: None. NEW BUSINESS: Recreation Zone—Ordinance Amendment. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Rental residential uses and lot area was questioned. 10 acres may be too small as well as 300' width. Off-lake resorts were discussed and the recreation zone may not be the place. A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Bill Habein, to amend the Ordinance to include the Recreation zone and direct staff to publish Notice of Public Hearing for next month. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. KEVIN WITTWER, Subdivision Discussion. Mr. Wittwer presented his new subdivision proposal. The Planning Commission stated that this proposal works. Mr. Wittwer asked to have the contour requirement for the split waived in order to save money. Mr. Marohn stated that 2-foot contours are required in the Ordinance and that can be waived by the Planning Commission to 10-foot contours. Ownership of the center lot was questioned. Instead of being owned by all 3 lots, it could Planning Commission 6 September 15, 2005