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PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION <br /> REGULAR MEETING AGENDA,JANUARY 20,1998 <br /> The regular meeting of the Pequot Lakes Planning&Zoning Commission was called to order by <br /> Chairman M.Jurchen on Tuesday,January 20, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.at the Pequot Lakes City Hall. Roll call: <br /> M.Jurchen,F.Martinson,and J.Thompson present. Absent: G.Jenson and G. Welu. <br /> Motion by J.Thompson and seconded by F.Martinson to re-appoint Mark Jurchen as Chairman of <br /> Planning&Zoning Commission for the year 1998. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by J. <br /> Thompson and seconded by F.Martinson to appoint Greg Welu as Secretary for the year 1998. Motion <br /> carried unanimously. <br /> Motion by F.Martinson and seconded by J.Thompson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as <br /> presented. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Commission member G.Jenson arrived at 6:40 p.m. <br /> The Chairman pointed out that the Commission does not have a(bicycle-motorcycle-snowmobile-RTV- <br /> sales-service-repair—PLEASE REFER TO TAPE AT COUNTER#110!) <br /> The Chairman reported that the Comprehensive Plan has not been updated,and the City Clerk feels very <br /> strongly that some help is need. He would like to hire a professional planner for help on this and to take <br /> an integrated approach with Breezy Point and Jenkins. He would request an appropriation of$3,000 from <br /> the Council to complete this goal in 1998. <br /> The Chairman read a letter from David Kennedy requesting a zoning ordinance amendment to add the <br /> classification of"Animal Hospital,Veterinary"as a permitted use in the Exempt Commercial district. <br /> The Commission discussed the idea that this will not be a kennel but that barking dogs will be a reality. <br /> Motion by F.Martinson and seconded by G.Jenson that this request is not appropriate use of the property. <br /> Motion carried unanimously. David Kennedy can approach the Council to have it re-zoned. <br /> Earl Hemmerich called attention to the property north of the trailer park that could be used for multi- <br /> family dwellings because the City has a real need for this. Motion by F.Martinson and seconded by J. <br /> Thompson to hold a hearing to change the zoning from WR to MF,to be held February 17, 1998,at 630 <br /> p.m. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> The Chairman presented a bi-weekly Zoning Bulletin that can be ordered at a cost of$81/year. F. <br /> Martinson moved and seconded by J.Thompson to order this bulletin. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> The Chairman explained the TIF job formula and his feelings that the formula should be a combination of <br /> tax base and jobs. TIF is there to provide jobs,but the City could be in jeopardy of losing all the future tax <br /> base because they don't meet the criteria of a living wage. Because the City is short of housing,it may not <br /> be able to keep that money in the community if the TIF is completely job-based. (COUNTER#390 if <br /> you want to expand this!) <br /> Motion by J.Thompson and seconded by G.Jenson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Marty Peisch,Zoning Administrator Mark Jurchen, Chairman <br />