03.01 Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit Request

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With the construction of the proposed building and paving of parking area and service drive, the total impervious surface coverage of the subject property is i4.6% while the maximum amount allowed in the Rural Residential Zone is 15%. The stormwater runoff generated by the additional impervious surface coverage will drain to an infiltration basin and natural lowland area on the property. The subject property is accessed via County Road io�. The adjacent properties to the north and south are zoned Rural Residential and the properry to the east is zoned Recreation. The four existing assisted living structures are served by deep wells and private sewer systems. Compliance Inspections were performed on the existing septic systems and all are compliant. Applicants propose landscaping around the proposed structure to match the existing landscaping on the Phase i structure. Applicant also proposes to add three evergreen trees to provide screening between Phases i and 2. The proposed exterior lighting is indicated on the Lighting Plan to be located along the front parking area and side and rear exists. Applicant proposes a new building sign on the south side of the driveway, similar to the existing sign for the Phase i building. The existing exterior sign is a 2-sided sign, 28.5" X 4i.5" in size, on a base i�" high. The existing sign also includes a flagpole approximately 2o feet in height; the maximum flagpole height in the Rural Residential Zone is 3o feet. Applicant plans to demolish the assisted living facility at 5496 Country Care Lane during the construction phase of this new facility. This building was closed in 2oi�after being damaged by fire. Applicable Regulations: Original CUP issued by Crow Wing County, March 9, 2000: 6. EXPANSION WOULD REQUIRE A NEW APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE. Section 17-5.6 RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification that allows for low- density residential development. Development in this zone is without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Rural Residential zoning should be used to preserve rural character. 2. Compatibili�: The Rural Residential zone is compatible with and can be established adjacent to Forest Management and Agriculture zones,but may not be completely surrounded by those zones. The Rural Residential zone must be adjacent to land zoned Rural Residential, Transition Residential, Light Industrial or Commercial. The Rural Residential zone may be established next to the Pequot Lakes StafF Report 3.i-2 July i6,2020