3(e) Amend Conditional Use Permit for Exterior Storage

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5. When costs to the City involved in processing and reviewing an application exceeds the original application fees, the applicant shall reimburse the City for any additional costs. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to, payroll, mailing costs, consultant fees and other professional services the City may need to retain in reviewing permits. 6. Conditional Use Permits may be transferable where requested by an applicant and approved by the Planning Commission. 7. Violations of the conditions of a Conditional Use Permit shall automatically suspend the permit. A review of the violation shall be conducted by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall determine conditions for reinstating the permit or revocation, if applicable. 8. Failure by the owner to act on a Conditional Use Permit within 12 months, or failure to complete the work under a Conditional Use Permit within 2 years, unless extended by the Planning Commission, shall void the permit. A second extension shall require a new public hearing. This provision shall apply to any Conditional Use Permit outstanding at the time of the Ordinance adoption. 9. Appeals from the action of the City shall be filed with District Court within 30 days after City Council action. 10. The Conditional Use Permit shall be filed with the County Recorder within 45 days of approval. Staff Findings: Staff provides the following Findings of Fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: 1. The conditional use permit request is to amend the screening requirements of the conditional use permit approved in 200�. The use of exterior storage is an appropriate use in the Light Industrial district, which allows exterior storage as an accessory use. 2. The subject property is a conforming parcel. The property contains a manufacturing facility and 5 accessory structures. 3. The subject property is served by municipal water and wastewater. 4. The subject property contains an adequate number of off-street parking spaces. 5. The use does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan,which encourages a diversity of industrial uses. 6. The use would be compatible with the existing neighborhood which contains light industrial businesses and similar structures. Some businesses have been using portions of their property for outdoor storage for several years. �. The use is unlikely to be injurious to the public health, safety, welfare, decency, order, comfort, convenience, appearance or prosperity of the Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(e)-8 June 20,2oi9