06-17-2004 Planning Commission Meeting

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I I Staff Report Application: Conditional Use Application for Auto Rental in the Commercial Zone Applicant: Dotty Auto Company, Joe Dotty Background Information: Dotty Auto Company seeks to expand its business to include vehicle rental and service department to its existing motor vehicle sales. An automobile service business requires a conditional use permit. The existing zoning code does not directly provide for an automobile rental business. i Applicable Statutes: Section 60.030 of the Ordinance indicates that motor vehicle sales and auto repair facilities are allowed in the Commercial district by conditional use permit. Automobile rental is not a directly listed use in the Commercial district with or without 9 the conditional use permit, although it may be interpreted by the Planning Commission to be a part of an auto repair or motor vehicle sales facility. To approve a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission must consider the following items: 1. The maintenance of the public health, safety, and welfare. 2. The location of the site with respect to existing and proposed access roads. 3. Its compatibility with adjacent land uses. 4. Its compatibility with the intent of the zoning district in which such use is proposed. 5. Its compatibility with the objectives of this Ordinance and its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Further,the Ordinance directs that the Commission evaluate the effects of the proposed use on: 1. The prevention and control of water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading. 2. Existing topography and drainage features and vegetative cover on the site. 3. The erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil I type, and existing vegetative cover. 4. The need for the proposed use for a shoreland location. 5. The amount of liquid waste to be generated and the adequacy of the proposed sewage treatment system. 6. The visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters. 7. Adequacy of the site for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems. S. The types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project will generate in relation to the suitability of public waters to safely accommodate these watercraft. Staff Findings: We offer the following findings of fact for you to consider: 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. x June 2004 Staff Report Page 8