03.01 Conditional Use Permit request to allow an Excavating Business in the Commercial Zone

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3. As determined by the planning commission at their meeting on August 20, 2020,the proposed"use" is considered"Commercial Use (Other, Not Classified)"and requires a conditional use permit. 4. Signage will be applied for under separate Land Use Permit meeting Section i�-�.1 of the City Code. 5. The proposed use conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use map identifies the subject property as Commercial. 6. The neighborhood surrounding the subject property consists of commercial properties. The proposed use,with conditions, is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. �. 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. 8. The proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties nor diminish or impair property values in the immediate vicinity. 9. The adjacent property to the north is zoned Commercial. The subject property is bounded on the east by Patriot Avenue, on the south by Royce Street, and on the west by Lilac Drive. The proposed use will not impede development of surrounding vacant property. lo.There will be no public facilities or services for the proposed use. Applicant will install a private sewer system and a private drilled water well. il. The subject property is accessed via Lilac Drive. There will not be a significant increase in traffic due to the proposed use. The public cost for facilities and services for the proposed development will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 12. The proposed use,with conditions,will not generate any offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise or vibrations that will be a nuisance to neighboring properties. i3. The proposed use will not destroy any natural or scenic features. There are no known historical features of major significance on the subject properry. i4. The proposed use,with conditions,will not impact ground and surface waters. i5. Applicant proposes�designated parking spaces for customer and employee parking. There is ample room for additional parking, if necessary. Adequate measures have been taken to provide sufficient off- street parking and loading space to serve the proposed use. 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. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3.i-6 September i�,2020