3(b) Variance to exceed Maximum Height Allowed

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As part of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application, the applicant proposes to lease the subject property to be used for boat sales, service, retail pro shop, boat storage, and outdoor display area. In the southeast corner of the parcel, applicant plans to erect an elevated display area with a freestanding sign. North of the east edge of the elevated display area applicant proposes to erect an 80- foot tall flag pole. Applicant plans to fly a 30'X 40'flag from the flag pole. Applicant proposes to e�and the asphalt parlang area to the south to accommodate outdoor display of boats. The applicant anticipates 20o boats to be displayed during the peak season south of the first building. Applicant proposes to expand the asphalt parking area to the north to accommodate customer pickup and drop-off of boats. The applicant anticipates roughly 10o boats to be parked in this lot. The current impervious coverage of the entire parcel is 43•9�• Applicant proposes to increase the impervious coverage to 59.2%. The maximum impervious coverage in the Commercial zoning classification is 25%, with an increase to 50% through a Conditional Use Permit, which necessitates this Variance request. Applicant believes a tall flag pole will serve as a focal point to draw traffic from State Highway 371 to Patriot Avenue and that a large American Flag would serve as a symbol of Pequot Lakes patriotism. The existing asphalt parking area does not provide the necessary amount of blacktop needed to display the boats for sale. Applicant believes displaying luxury boats at the corner of State Highway 371 and Patriot Avenue will help make Pequot Lakes a destination. 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 larger than in the Downtown Mixed-Use zone in order to provide on-site parking, on-site stormwater facilities as well as on-site water supply and sewage treahnent where municipal utilities are not immediately available. 2. Compatibilitv: The Commercial zone should be established as a transition , zone between the Downtown Mixed-Use zone or the Light Industrial Zone and the surrounding residential zones. The zone may not be established in an area where it is completely surrounded by residential zones. 3. Lot,Use and Densitv Requirements. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(b)-2 April i8,2oiy