08-18-2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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Roll Call Vote: Mr. Habein: Aye;Mr. Williams: Aye; Mr. Adams: Aye;Mr. Hallan: Aye; Mr. Pederson: Aye; Mr. Derksen: Nay. Motion carried 5 — 1. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests to rezone from Forestry to Agriculture—Arlen Sergent. Parcel# 290271402A00009. Mr. Sergent requested, in writing, to table this matter for one month. This was on the Opt-Out List and the 60-day Rule does not apply. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests to rezone from Multi-Family Residential to Transition Residential— Carl and Colleen Smith. Parcel#s 290104100BA0009 and 290104100BB0009 Mr. Marohn explained that the next 2 hearings are in the same area. Two parcels are currently zoned Multi-Family(MF) and the other is zoned Wooded Residential(WR). The Smith's request Urban Residential(UR). Mr. Marohn explained the Transition Residential zone and the Urban Residential zone, which would be near town and have a grid layout. Mr. Smith stated that these parcels would be developed similar as the south end of town, Trailview Townhomes. The Preliminary Plat would be applied for next month if the rezone is approved. Mr. Marohn explained that the Transition Residential zone would allow 1 unit per acre, or 20 units clustered on 16 acres, as opposed to 40- some units in an urban class. Earl Hemmerich was present and stated that he owns the 2 parcels and has entered into a purchase agreement with the Smith's. He plans to sell the property north of Pequot Terrace. The purchase agreement does not include Pequot Terrace. He stated that rezoning from Multi-Family to Transition is a downzone. There is a tremendous difference in property values. The Planning Commission questioned whether or not Pequot Terrace would become a non-conformity. Staff's opinion is that it would not become a non-conformity, but would need to look at their file. Mr. Smith stated that he plans to extend City utilities. Both PUD and Conservation Design require open space. Staff stated that we were directed not to downzone and MF to TR would, MF to UR would not, and WR to TR would. Mr. Smith stated the Forsberg property is where the lift station would go, as well as storm water ponds. He needs the density to keep affordable. He has already met with City Engineer Tim Houle and Mr. Marohn and the Developers Agreement would be coming after Preliminary Plat. Mr. Hemmerich stated that there currently is no agreement to sell Pequot Terrace. The north 100 feet is what is being sold to Mr. Smith. Planning Commission 5 August 18, 2005