06-15-2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15,2006 PRESENT: Bill Habein, Dean Williams, Tom Adams, Tom Woog, Mark Hallan, Roger Varilek, and Scott Pederson. ABSENT: John Derksen. CITY PLANNER: Charles Marohn,PE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner CITY COUNCIL LIAISON: Cathy Malecha and Mary Pfeiffer. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Woog at 6:30 p.m. APPLICANT: Dan Helbling. Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for the RV Resort at the Preserve. Mr. Marohn explained that the EAW has been sent for public comment. He will present the results at the next meeting. Applicant was present, as well as Tim Moore, WSN. The Staff Report, on page 1-1, should state 157 units, not 120. Page 1-9, states the trips per day, #38, are 2,700 per day. Applicant met with Duane Blanck, Crow Wing County Highway Engineer, last Tuesday and Mr. Blanck stated the trips per day would be 970. "Trip" is defined as one way, not in and out. In the Covenants,page 14, states subdivision is prohibited. That means no additional subdivision or splitting of lots or common space. Page 27,Boundary Lines and Alter Units: bring more information next month. The low lots will be addressed. Impervious coverage: The concept plan indicated areas for the recreational vehicles, decks, fire pits, landscaping, etc. Exceeding the overall impervious coverage limits was discussed. Mr. Helbling indicated on a site plan that 1,000 sq. ft. of impervious coverage would be allowed per site. He stated the Common Interest Community By-Laws would regulate. Parking for the tow vehicles was discussed. The tow vehicle parking is not included in the 1,000 sq. ft. limit,but is included in the overall 17%. Speed limit signs of 15 MPH will be posted. That is a State requirement for RV parks. Accessory structures will be allowed,but included in the site maximum square footage. Planning Commission 1 June 15,2006