06.01 Planning Commission Report

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Planning Commission Member Birch stated this is a business in the Industrial Park. The road going by is a 4-lane expressway and that people should see this property as a completely acceptable use. He inquired about a statement made by Mr.Andersen regarding a Conditional Use Permit wouldn't be needed now for e�cterior storage. Bittner stated under our current ordinance, exterior storage is an accessory use. He then inquired why we are adding conditions for it. Mr. Burslie stated it is a standard type of condition we have used in other light manufacturing facilities. If you don't want to use it, strike it. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: Bob Erickson, Babinski Properties — If we get an 8o-foot flag pole,you won't see his properry. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Paulbeck, seconded by Planning Commission Member Larson, to approve the amendment of the Conditional Use Permit for Exterior Storage with proposed Condition Number i, based on the following Findings of Fact: i. 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 e�cterior 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 City, as the storage of wood for a manufacturing business is unlikely to be harmful. The e�cterior storage area is visible from State Highway 371. Although not everyone will agree, this storage of materials could be a negative appearance for the City. 8. The use is unlikely to be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity as the properties to the west and north are also industrial in nature, with the lot to the south being vacant and State Highway 37�to the east. The zoning requirements for the 85 acre development to the south of the Industrial Park are in the process of being created. The vision for this area is much different than the existing Business/Industrial Park. MINUTES 13 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission June 20, 2019