4B - CUP Apllication for Used Car Lot and Computer Business

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control lights and signs in such a manner, that no disturbance to neighboring properties will result. I (7) The conditional use will not result in the destruction, loss j or damage of a natural, scenic or historical feature of major significance. (8) 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: i. The conditional use permit request is for a used car dealership and computer repair business on the property located at 29317 State Highway 371. 2. The subject property is zoned both "Shoreline Residential" and "Commercial." The proposed commercial use of the property will occur only on the commercially zoned portion of the subject property. 3. The current use of the property is for a used car dealership and a computer repair business. 4. The existing computer repair business is ancillary to the other use of the property. It does not have any employees or the retail sale of goods. 5. The used car dealership does not have any employees. 6. The proposed development, with conditions, is an appropriate conditional use in L.. the Commercial Zone. 7. The Future Land Use map identifies the subject property as "Rural Residential." The proposed use is commercial in nature and is located in a commercial corridor,adjacent to State Highway 371. 8. The neighborhood surrounding the subject property consists of Commercial properties located to the north, south and east of the subject property. There is "Shoreline Residential" property located to the west of the subject property. A significant vegetative buffer separates the subject property from the adjacent "Shoreline Residential" properties. The proposed use, with conditions, is compatible with the surrounding 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. 1o. The proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of surrounding property. 11. There are vacant properties located to the north and south of the subject property. The proposed use, with conditions, will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant properties. 12. The proposed use will utilize onsite sewer and water systems. There will not be a significant increase in traffic on Highway 371 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. 13. The proposed use will be accessed by a private drive adjacent to Highway 371. 14. The proposed development contains adequate off-street parking. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(b)-4 August 15,2013