4.1 Conditional Use Permit to Construct Multi-Family Dwellings in the Commercial Zone

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Applicants also propose to construct a 2,646 square foot structure containing 2 townhome units. Each unit is proposed to be 2-story, 3 bedroom units, with a covered porch and attached garage. The properties to the north and south are zoned Commercial, the parcels to the west across Water Tower Drive are zoned Urban Residential, and the parcels across Lilac Drive are zoned Commercial. The attached Site Plan, dated August 30, 2022 indicates the proposed impervious coverage is 20,556 square feet, or approximately 3.2%where 25%is allowed. The parking requirements of Section 7.10 apply to this parcel. The subject property contains adequate off-street parking and loading space. The applicant has not indicated plans to apply for any signage. Signage would need to meet Section 17-7.1 and be applied for under a separate Land Use Permit. Applicable Regulations: Section 17-5.10 COMMERCIAL 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for commercial uses oriented around the automobile. Parcels are larger than in the Downtown Mixed-Use zone in order to provide on-site parking, on-site stormwater facilities as well as on-site water supply and sewage treatment where municipal utilities are not immediately available. 2. Compatibility: The Commercial zone should be established as a transition zone between the Downtown Mixed-Use zone or the Light Industrial Zone and the surrounding residential zones. The zone may not be established in an area where it is completely surrounded by residential zones. 3. Lot, Use and Density Requirements. Lot width—feet,minimum 50 Buildable lot area(sewered)—square feet,minimum 10,000 Buildable lot area(unsewered)—square feet,minimum 20,000 Setback,right of way, City road- feet,minimum 30 Setback,right of way, County or State road, feet, 30 minimum Setback,between buildings—feet,minimum 10 Setback, side next to residential district—feet,minimum 30 Setback, side yard—feet,minimum 10 Setback,rear—feet,minimum 10 Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4.1-2 September 15,2022