4A - Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Well Drilling Business - Northstar Well Drilling

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offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, and vibration, so none of these will constitute a nuisance and to control lights and signs in such a manner, that no disturbance to neighboring properties will result. G. The conditional use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural,scenic or historical feature of major significance. H. The conditional use will promote the prevention and control of pollution of the ground and surface waters including sedimentation and control of nutrients. Staff Findings: Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission. 1. The subject property is located at 29621 State Highway 371 and is zoned "Commercial." 2. The subject property is a conforming parcel. The property contains one structure which is also conforming. 3. The property is served by a private water well and a conforming private sewer system. 4. The conditional use permit is to operate a water well drilling business on the subject property. 5. The proposed "use" is considered "Commercial Use (Other, Not Classified)" and requires a conditional use permit. �- 6. The proposed use,with conditions,conforms to the comprehensive plan. 7. The adjacent property is zoned "Commercial' and "Transitional Residential." The proposed use is compatible with the existing neighborhood. 8. 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. 9. Most of the work associated with the proposed business will be preformed off-site. 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. 10. The proposed use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant properties. 11. The subject property is not adjacent to a city street or served by the city sewer or water systems. There will be no additional costs to the city with the proposed use. 12. The subject property is accessed via State Highway 371. Mn/DOT has stated, "It is our understanding that truck traffic generated by a well drilling business at this location would not have a significant impact on traffic traveling Minnesota State Highway 371 requiring roadway alterations at this time." 13. There is adequate off-street parking and loading space on the subject property for the proposed use. 14. Adequate measures have or will be taken to prevent nuisances. 15. There are no known natural, scenic or historical features of major significance on the subject property. 16. The proposed business will draw approximately 40,000 gallons of water per Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-5 July 17,2014