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COMMUNITY Peruot <br /> Gnow-rl� q t <br /> INSTITUTE LiLReS� <br /> NEW BUSINESS- BUSCHMANN PROPERTY ACQUISITION <br /> Background Information: The City Council has directed the Planning Commission to <br /> determine whether or not acquisition of the property located at 31o64 County Road 112 <br /> would be beneficial to the City and compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> The subject property is two parcels and has a total area of approximately one acre. The <br /> property is zoned "Downtown Mixed Use," and is adjacent to the City's sewer and water <br /> systems. The property contains a dilapidated single family dwelling. <br /> . ►� <br /> E <br /> s. <br /> The future land use map identifies the property as "Downtown Mixed Use." The plan <br /> states that, "The pattern of development in this area would provide for high-density <br /> apartments, townhomes, live-work units, professional offices, shops, restaurants, and <br /> other commercial uses. Sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks, landscaping, and storefronts <br /> abutting sidewalks are encouraged." <br /> One possible option for the property that has been identified is for the City to purchase it <br /> and construct public bathrooms. It should be noted the subject property is not centrally <br /> located in the core downtown and there are public bathroom facilities available at both <br /> the library and City Hall(both adjacent to the subject property). <br /> If the city's objective is to get the property cleaned up (house removed), another option <br /> would be to purchase the property,clean it up, and sell the property to a private parry. <br /> The Planning Commission should discuss the subject property and whether or not the <br /> City would benefit by purchasing it and if the acquisition of the property is compatible <br /> with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7(a)-1 <br /> September 19,2013 <br />