3(a) Conditional Use Permit Application to operate a Farmers Market

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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: i. The conditional use permit request is to allow a seasonal outdoor farmers market in the Downtown Mixed Use zone. The use or development is an appropriate conditional use in the land use zone. 2. The subject property is a conforming parcel. The property contains 988 square foot retail store with 2 decks and a��square foot gazebo. 3. The property is served by municipal water and wastewater. 4. The parking requirements of Section i�-�.io do not apply. Adequate parking spaces are available along Government Drive and Oriole Street. 5. The proposed"use" is considered"Commercial Use (Other, Not Classified)" and requires a conditional use permit. 6. Signage will be applied for under separate Land Use Permit meeting Section i�-�.i of the City Code. �. The proposed use, with conditions, conforms to the Comprehensive Plan, which promotes establishment of Community Supported Agriculture operations. 8. The adjacent property to the north and east are also zoned Downtown Mixed Use. The subject properry is adjacent to Government Drive on the west and Oriole Street on the south. The conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant properry for uses predominant in the area. 9. The proposed use is compatible with the existing neighborhood,which is a mix of retail, commercial and service uses. The proposed use as a farmers market will only benefit and enhance the character of the neighborhood by offering locally farmed, grown, harvested and produced goods for our community. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3�a)-7 March i9,2020