06.02 - Zoning Ordinace Amendment - Maximum Coverage by Structures

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storm event on the parcel. This stormwater plan must be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pequot Lakes. iii. Direct runoff of stormwater to adjacent properties and wetlands shall be eliminated through the use of berms, infiltration ponds, swales, filtration strips, or other acceptable permanent means. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. OPEN FORUM: Patrick Ganley was in the audience to discuss the violation letter he had received from the Zoning Administrator. Staff had 2 letters to pass out to the Planning Commission requesting that Mr. Ganley not be allowed to keep his rooster and chickens: 1. Cullen Lake Association 2. John Szafranski Mr. Ganley stated he has 5 hens and no longer has the rooster. He purchased 6 checks and one turned out to be a rooster. The rooster is gone. His Grandkids like to feed the chickens and collect the eggs. The chickens are no noisier than crows during the day or loons at night. He stated he refereed outside hockey for many years and is requesting a favor back from the City. He understands he is in violation of the Ordinance,but would like permission to keep the hens only, for a maximum of 6 months. He stated ducks do more polluting of the lake. L After discussion the Planning Commission agreed to allow Mr. Ganley 6 months to remove the hens. He is to notify Staff to verify when they are removed and will then be removed from the violation list. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: ADD: 7. b. Administrative Fines 7. c. Mark Schoeb—Temporary Structure NEW BUSINESS: Fine Designation on Fee Schedule: Staff explained she had spoken with the Prosecuting Attorney who suggested adding a dollar amount for Fines to the City Fee Schedule. When she explained this to the Police Chief,he stated our Ordinance has to teeth in it. He would like to be able to help enforce it. He suggested possibly including Administrative Fines that would allow the Police Department to write tickets when violators refuse to comply with the Ordinance. The Police Chief was present and explained that he would like to assist the P&Z Department with violations. He explained how the Administrative Fines would work. He would also like to use his Reserve Officers for follow-up visits of violations. He would also like to hand deliver violation letters and issue an ICR. He requested permission to work with Planning Commission Meeting 5 July 20, 2006