08-19-2004 Planning Commission Meeting

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08/05/2004 10:03 FAX 218 568 5880 CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES ( 1007 Police 4 City of Pequot City Hall 218.568-8111 Lakes 278-568 5222 Fax 218-568-5647 4638 Coup goad 11 Fax 218-568-5860 pipd@pequotiakes-znn_gov Pequot Lakes MN 56472 atyhallC�pequotlakes-mn.gev www.pequotlakes-mn.gov July 8, 2004 Joe Dotty P. O. Box 815 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 RE Conditional Use Application for Auto Rental in the Commercial Zone Dear Mr. Dotty: Please be advised that on July 6,2004, the City Council approved your Conditional Use Permit based on the following findings of fact: 1. The property is located near downtown Pequot Lakes with direct access to Highway 371. The access points will not change with the expanded use. 2_ The current site Is used for automobile sales,which is a conditional use in the commercial zone. 3. The proposed automobile repair use is consistent with the objectives of the Ordinance, which provides for automotive repair facilities as a conditional use in the commercial zone. 4. The proposed automobile rental service is not directly listed as an approved use in any zone, but is an essential component of a modern automobile repair facility. 5. The neighboring parcels are also used for commercial uses. The north side of the property is adjacent to a rental storage company, and the south side of the property is a car wash. 6. There are no proposed alterations to the landscape, percent of impervious surface, or the building. Space in the existing building will be used for the service center. The parking spaces already on site will be used for the rental portion of the business. The character cter of the existing lot or surrounding lots will not change with the proposed additional uses. 7. The expanded uses are not expected to significantly increase traffic or parking needs.