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

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io.The proposed use, with conditions, will not be injurious to the public health, safety,welfare, decency, order, comfort, convenience, appearance or prosperity of the City. ii. The conditional use, with conditions, will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity of the subject property. �2. The subject property is accessed via Government Drive and Oriole Street. There will not be a significant increase in traffic due to the proposed use, as customers for farmers markets are transient in nature and shouldn't occupy parking spaces for a long period of time. The public cost for facilities and services for the proposed development will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. i3. The proposed use, with conditions,will not generate any offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise or vibrations that will be a nuisance to neighboring properties. i4. The proposed use will not destroy any natural or scenic features. There are no known historical features of major significance on the subject property. i5. The proposed use, with conditions,will not impact ground and surface waters. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve the Conditional Use Permit, deny the application, or table the request if additional information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial, Findings of Fact should be cited. Staff Recommendation: The subject properry is suited well for the proposed use. We recommend the application be approved with the following conditions: i. The property shall maintain a neat and orderly appearance. 2. The farmers market may operate one day per week from May 1 to October 3i and hours of operation shall be no earlier than �:oo AM and no later than 2:0o PM. 3. Vendors shall not park on Government Drive; vendor parking shall be on a side street. 4. Signage shall be permitted by separate application. 5. All tents shall be disassembled and stored out of sight from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties after each event is held. 6. Tables, chairs and other temporary items associated with the farmers market shall be stored out of sight from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties after each event is held. If the Planning Commission approves the Conditional Use application, the Planning Commission should adopt the attached Resolution by motion also. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(a)-8 March i9,2020