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Planning commission recommends replacing 2015 permit with amended conditional use permit for guest quarters
Summary
The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of an amended conditional use permit that would rescind a 2015 permit and replace an unbuilt meeting/entertainment center with a two‑unit, eight‑bedroom guest quarters structure, subject to staff conditions including watershed and land‑disturbance permits and a one‑year use requirement.
The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission on a voice vote recommended approval of an amended conditional use permit that would rescind a 2015 permit and replace an unbuilt meeting and entertainment center with a two‑unit, eight‑bedroom guest‑quarters structure intended for private, family use.
Larry, a city staff member, told commissioners the amendment would "rescind the 2015 conditional use permit, and then this will be the controlling conditional use permit for that property." He outlined four conditions: the project must be built generally as shown on the approved site plan; the owner must obtain a city land disturbance permit before a building permit is issued; the owner must obtain a Pelican River Watershed District permit before a building permit is issued; and the facilities must be for the personal use of the property owner and guests and cannot be rented or leased.
During the public‑comment period, Jesse Bridal, director of residential properties for the Thurlsons, said the property was intended as a private family residence and that the prior meeting/entertainment concept "didn't meet the needs of their family." Bridal said the family has seven children and a growing number of grandchildren and that the new design addresses multi‑generation housing needs. He added that stormwater upgrades required under the previous permit have been completed and the building site is prepared for the new structure.
Commissioners confirmed the permit must be used within one year, meaning the owner would need to secure a building permit before that period lapses. A motion to approve the amended conditional use permit "using staff recommendations" was made and seconded; the commission approved by voice vote. The commission chair said the recommendation will go to the community development committee and then to the city council, where the council will take the final action.
Next steps: the commission's recommendation advances to the community development committee and then the city council for final review and action. The record does not include an individual roll‑call vote or the name of the commissioner who seconded the motion.
