03-17-2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

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Mr. Olson described that he is using the property as a repair service and storage for the vans. Mr. Olson also asked why his business is required to apply for a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Burslie stated that the business requires a Conditional Use Permit due to it not specifically being listed in the land use matrix of the city ordinances,which the business falls into the"miscellaneous" category. Discussion ensued regarding the number of vehicles, parking restrictions, and conditional use permit application requirements. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Caouette, seconded by Planning Commission Member E. Larson,to approve the Conditional Use Permit request to operate a shuttle service in the Downtown Mixed Use zone,based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The conditional use permit request is to allow a shuttle service in the Downtown Mixed Use zone. 2. The subject property is a conforming parcel. The property contains a single story structure. 3. The property is served by municipal water and wastewater. The public cost for facilities and services for the proposed development will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 4. The subject property contains adequate parking space. 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 17- 7.1 of the City Code. 7. The proposed use,with conditions, conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. 8. The adjacent property is zoned Downtown Mixed Use and Transition Residential. The proposed use is compatible with the existing neighborhood. 9. 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. 10.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. 11. The subject property is accessed via Front Street. There will be an increase in traffic due to the proposed use,but not a significant increase. The conditional use will have vehicular approaches to the property which are so designed as not to create traffic congestion or an indifference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission March 17, 2022