3(a) Conditional Use Permit to operate boat sales, service retail pro shop, and boat storage

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proposes to place a 20' X 30' (60o s� illuminated logo sign over the new entrance. Applicant plans to place a sign on the awning of the second large building. The awning is approximately 4' X i6' (64 sfl and the word SERVICE would be affi�ced to the awning. The subject property is allowed one freestanding sign, 96 sf in size, and not to exceed i5 feet in height. The applicant proposes one 2-sided, freestanding sign, i2o sf in size, and 2o feet in height in the southeast corner of subject property. The applicant also proposes one 2-sided, freestanding sign along Patriot Avenue, 4'X 6' (24 sfl in size,less than�5'in height. The applicant proposes two directional signs along the driveway. The signs would be 2'X 3' in size, on 4"X 4"posts approximately 5 feet in height. The signs would indicate sales and service. All signage will need to be permitted under a separate Land Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission. The parking requirements of Section ��-�.10 do apply. One parking space per 25o sf of floor area is required, or g6 parldng spaces. There are approximately 25 to 28 spaces available along the south side of the south building. The customer service area in the north large building is 2,00o sf in size requiring 8 parking spaces. The remainder of this building is the parts room and the service bays. Waste generated onsite, such as oil and antifreeze, will be captured into holding tanks and pumped by licensed recycling companies. As outlined below in Section i�-5.10, 50% screening from the road is required. The Certificate of Survey indicates there is existing vegetation along Patriot Avenue. There is no screening along the highway right-of-way or the Paul Bunyan Trail. In the narrative provided by MN Inboard they included a paragraph regarding a separate sign they were interested in cooping with the City to promote activities and to advertise local businesses. This type of sign is not allowed and is not included in this Staff Report for approval. The applicant and MN Inboard have been informed of this. Applicable Regulations: Section 17-5.10 COMMERCIAL (C) 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for commercial uses oriented around the automobile. Parcels are lazger than in the Downtown Mixed-Use zone in order to provide on-site parking, on-site stormwater facilities Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(a)-3 Apri118,2019