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MINUTES FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 24.1993 The meeting was called to order by Theodora Peltier at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Agness, Rubenzer, Oswald, Olson, Peltier City Administrator, Bob Museus Acting Secretary, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Davis and Mezzano Rubenzer made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 24, 1993, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Allen and Barbara Pauling have applied for a SUP to construct an accessory building on their property located at 4948 124th Street North. The SUP would allow an accessory building of 864 square feet, which exceeds the 640 square feet allowed in the SFE zoning district. Chapter 320-4, Subd. G(3), allows accessory storage in excess of 640 square feet as a special use when constructed so that the exterior shall be constructed using materials of a similar type as the residence. Mr. Pauling addressed the Commission explaining his proposal' He stated that he met with his adjoining neighbors to explain his request, and there were no oral or written objections submitted to the City regarding this matter. Olson made motion, Agness seconded, to recommend approval of the request of Allen and Barbara Pauling for a SUP to construct an 864 square foot accessory building on their property located at 4948 124th Street North. The proposed building is to be constructed with similar exterior siding as the residence, and used for residential purposes only. All aye. Motion Carried. Darrell Tavernier and Robert McElmury have made application for a SUP to operate a boat rental establishment on property owned by Tavernier on the north end of Bald Eagle Lake, and identified as 4444 129th Street North. This facility has beeni1xistence for over 30 years at its present site. The purpose of the SUP is to clarify the status of the business located on this property prior to the sale of the property by Mr. Tavernier to Mr. McElmury. Mr. McElmury addressed the Commission stating that it was his intention to operate a "family -type" business, and generally clean up the existing operation. The public hearing was opened, and Jim Kellison presented the Commission with a list of his concerns regarding this request. Dave Pepin addressed the Commission stating his agreement with Mr. Kellison's comments, and stated that a new owner would be an improvement over what has taken place at the site in the past. There was general agreement that parking was a problem in the area, and that any business parking should be located on site. Bob Harding stated that he lives adjacent to the "other" trash pit (121st Street lake access), and suggested that the City consider a more suitable use for the property.