07-16-2020 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

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Commissioner Hallan inquired for Mr. Pallansch to clarify the landscaping on the property. Mr. Pallansch stated the landscaping for Phase II will mirror Phase I. Commissioner Hallan wanted to thank the applicant for placing the infiltration basin and piping it down to the drainage ditch. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: No public Comment PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by Planning Commission Member Larson,to approve the Conditional Use Permit request and Resolution,based on the following Findings of Fact: i. The proposed development,with conditions, is an appropriate conditional use in the Rural Residential zone. 2. The proposed use conforms to the Comprehensive Plan as the proposed use maintains the rural character of the property. The subject property is currently used for similar purposes and expanding the existing use would not conflict with the future plans for the area. The Future Land Use map identifies the subject property as Rural Residential. 3. The neighborhood surrounding the subject property consists of rural residential properties. The proposed use,with conditions, is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. 4. 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. 5. The proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of surrounding properry. 6. The proposed use,with conditions,will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant properties. �. The proposed use will utilize onsite sewer and water systems. There should be no increase in traffic on County Road io�. With the removal of the building at 5496 Country Care Lane, current staffing and resident count will remain unchanged. The public cost for facilities and services for the proposed development will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 8. The proposed use will be accessed by a private drive from County Road io�. 9. The proposed development contains adequate off-street parking. io.The proposed use will not generate any offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, or vibrations that will be a nuisance to neighboring properties. ii. The proposed use will not destroy any natural or scenic features. There are no known historical features of major significance on the subject property. i2. The proposed use will promote the prevention and control of pollution of ground and surface waters. All stormwater generated on the subject property will be contained onsite. And subject to the following Conditions: MINUTES 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission July i6, 2020