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A motion was made by John Derksen, seconded by Tom Adams, to approve the Highway 371 Alternate Route Study Group Report, with clarification of the items in Part I, and pass on to the City Council with the recommendation evident in the summary. Discussion: Mr. Woog stated the following: "I would like to say thanks to the City Council, to the Planning Commission, and to the community at large and to all those who gave testimony who were asked to. There was a lot of technical information required that will have significant impact. There is no doubt it has been exhaustive to our community and to take it with the weight it carries and the divisive nature of the pro s. I know there are people on both sides of the issue that have very strong feelings ei r case. I know there is another piece of information the City Council is wo on with the Chamber of Commerce and I know they have concluded one portion a survey. I would like to have that stated so that we know that the Boone '"'" the Ca '1 can come to a decision and if Mn/DOT can get their act together 1, ere wil\ me sort of decision made for the community so that they c flan, so that the co \ \ty can plan, so they know with certainty how to plan for ture gr , whether i ttsmess related or community related types of activities. We do appreciate all the work and eff put in not spec" ly to the Planning Commission and to the City Council, as obviousl part, but to the public and those who took part in this whether„ uIt for the e here—it was difficult to sit in meetings sometimes,but we wan d to 001's at was clear and able to be followed along with the blic and I thi wave' mat. We can't treat this lightly and we realize a included' rem is v important data for this community. It is a intere' point in o history." Further discussion: Shoe art the Executive Summary? No, the ii survey is;]n e sc doc' "he data in the summary relates to economy'. uestiorf' s addressing additional,unanswered questions. The surve '�ould be corn by ber 15. The quests ;'ncluded in \\' rep rt better represent the people in the community. M nee \ " finish t ; ; IS. This report is not a binding document. It is a summary of data collecte 7o months of meetings. ROLL CALL VOTER` r. Habein: Aye; Mr. Adams: Aye; Mr. Derksen: Aye; Mr. Williams: Nay; Mr\\Hallan: Aye. Motion carried. 4— 1. b. Height Limits in the Light Industrial District: Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. There have been 2 requests for variances over the past several months for accessory structure height. The Planning Commission would like to discuss the following at the next meeting: 1. Increase height for structures that are not occupied, such as equipment. 2. Have some type of limitation, say 35feet. Minutes 9 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission September 20, 2007