06.02 - Zoning Ordinace Amendment - Maximum Coverage by Structures

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All members voted"aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: Robert and Penny Ritter Applicants request a Variance to Exceed Maximum Cumulative Accessory Structure Size. Tom Adams recused himself as he is a personal friend of the applicants. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Applicants were present. Mr. Ritter stated that they own 3.9 acres,not the 2 plus as stated in his application. Kendall Meyer, 27845 County Road 107, stated he is the immediate neighbor to the north. They agree on allowing the variance. He questioned why the 1,280 sq. ft. maximum applied to any size lot. Mr. Marohn explained why 1,280 sq. ft. is used and what other zones allow. Mr. Meyer stated there is no flexibility allowed in the Shoreline Residential zone. There are other lots in the City that are deep and this request will come up again. The Planning Commission stated that we need a sliding scale or we will discourage residents from storing items under cover. Mr. Hallan stated that there are buildings of similar size nearby. Mr. Marohn stated the building could be an over-the- counter permit if the other accessory structures were removed. The Planning Commission discussed possible amendment of the Ordinance. A motion was made by John Derksen, seconded by Bill Habein, to approve the variance for structure size and location applied for, subject to the following finding of fact: 1. It is the intent to revise the maximum square footage with increased acreage and large setbacks from the OHW. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests Ordinance Amendment for Impervious Coverage in the Transition Residential Zone for Rural Conservation Subdivision (RCS) Developments. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by Scott Pederson,to recommend Section 8.1, subdivision 3C of the Land Use and Subdivision Ordinance be amended to read: C. Maximum Coverage by Structures. Same as the underlying district as applied to the entire parcel prior to subdivision, except in the Transition Residential zone where impervious coverage may be increased to 30% of the total lot area provided that the following conditions are met: i. The property containing the proposed subdivision lies outside of shoreland areas(1000 feet of a protected water). H. The applicant has submitted a stormwater retention plan showing the containment of the volume of water resulting from a 10-year, 24-hour Planning Commission Meeting 4 July 20, 2006