03-17-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 17, 1998 The Pequot Lakes Planning&Zoning Commission public hearing was called to order by Chairman M. Jurchen on Friday, March 17, 1998, at 6:33 p.m., at the Pequot Lakes City Hall. Roll call: all members present. The purpose of the public hearing was to amend Zoning Ordinance#163, Outdoor Advertising, Section 7.40: On-Site Signs. On site signs at industrial, commercial or service establishments are limited to 25% of the exterior storefront wall square footage, advertising only goods or services for sale or produced on the property. On site signs shall be limited to 3 display units, not to exceed 25 square feet per 25 linear feet. The Chairman closed the public hearing, and the commission members discussed the amendment. Motion by G. Welu and seconded by F. Martinson to approve amend zoning Ordinance#163, Section 7.40 as read previously into the records and make recommendation to send to the council for final approval. Motion carried unanimously. The regular meeting of the Pequot Lakes Planning&Zoning Commission was call to order by the Chairman M. Jurchen at 6:38 p.m., on Friday, March 17, 1998. Roll call: all members present. A request for rezoning or a conditional use permit for a plot of property to allow operation of a home business from a garage of welding/small engine repair. The property is owned by Kelly Larson. The business primarily would be for small engine repair such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, and some welding, this would not include motorcycles The business would be conducted part-time between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. inside a 24' by 24' garage. The property is currently zoned medium density residential. It is 100 ft from an EC zone, and some 200ft from a Commercial zone. The need to call for a hearing before the Board of Adjustments for a conditional use permit, addressed under Home Occupations, Section 1.37 of the zoning ordinance. Motion by G. Welu and seconded by J. Thompson that a Hearing be held Friday, April 3, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The alterations to the Merritt Jewelry building was discussed. Due to the fact that Don Merritt, Sr. owns the jewelry store, and Don Merritt, Jr. owns the Hearing Center building, Jeff Melberg, the Building Inspector felt that the Zoning Commission may need to make a ruling before he issues a building permit. The commission could not find a ordinance or condition that would require the need for a variance or any action on their part. Motion by J. Thompson and seconded by G. Welu to approve alteration to the Merritt Jewelry building. Motion carried unanimously.