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P ci�of equot Lalzes- -- 4638 Mr3Bv S�ET•I'EQuoT L,nxFs,MN 56472• (218) 568-5222 •F�: (218) 568-5860•wwwpequotlakes-mn.gov Apri16, 2020 Sharon Thorson 310�8 Government Drive Pequot Lakes, MN 564�2 RE: Conditional Use Permit Request for a Farmers Market Dear Mrs. Thorson: Please be advised that on Apri12, 2020,the Planning Commission approved your Conditional Use Permit based on the following findings of fact: 1. 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 T7 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 property 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 property 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. 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. "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer:"