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PEQUOT LAKES <br /> PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION <br /> REGULAR MEETING <br /> FEBRUARY 16, 2006 <br /> MINUTES <br /> PRESENT: Bill Habein, Dean Williams, Mark Hallan, Roger Varilek and Scott <br /> Pederson. ABSENT: Tom Adams, Tom Woog and John Derksen. <br /> CITY PLANNER: Charles Marohn, PE. <br /> ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner. <br /> COUNCIL LIAISON: Mary Pfeiffer. <br /> Charles Marohn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. With the Chairman and Vice- <br /> Chair both absent, a Temporary Chair needed to be elected. <br /> A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by Scott Pederson,to nominate Mark <br /> Hallan as Temporary Chairman. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> APPLICANT: Carl and Colleen Smith. <br /> Applicant requests Preliminary Plat of Trailside Estates. <br /> Mr. and Mrs. Smith were in attendance. Mr. Marohn explained that he had met with the <br /> applicant and Landecker and Assoc., as well as several telephone conversations. He <br /> needs direction from the Planning Commission on the transfer of density issue. He <br /> explained the two zoning districts within this plat (UR&TR). The Open Space <br /> requirement is 40%. They can get to 40%in the TR zone with more density in the <br /> southern part of the plat (UR). Rural Conservation Design is not allowed in UR. The <br /> total Open Space would be less than 40%. <br /> Mr. Marohn also explained that Mr. Smith may wish to install cluster sewage treatment <br /> systems and drill wells rather than hook up to City utilities. Mr. Hallan pointed out that <br /> the MPCA would need to issue a SDS permit. <br /> If the density was reduced,possibly to 50 units,the 40%could be reached. Mr. Marohn <br /> again asked if the 40% Open Space could be in the TR zone and the development in the <br /> southern portion. Discussion followed. <br /> Mr. Smith stated that the City raised the WAC and SAC fees which added$10,000 per <br /> house. The parcel was zoned Multi-family when he purchased it in June which would <br /> Planning Commission Minutes 1 <br /> February 16, 2006 <br />