4A - CUP for an Animal Shelter, Office Space, & Assembly & Packaging Facility

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(4) 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. (5) Adequate measures have been taken to provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space to serve the proposed use. (6) Adequate measures have been taken or will be taken to prevent or control 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. (7) The conditional use will not result in the destruction, loss 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: The Staff provides the following findings of fact addressing the multiple proposed uses of the subject property for consideration: 1. The proposed uses are not separately classified in the land use matrix,but would fall under the "Other Commercial' category. As such, the proposed uses, with conditions,are appropriate within the Commercial Zone. 2. The property is adjacent to Agricultural, Rural Residential as well as other Commercial property. The proposed uses, with conditions, are compatible with the existing neighborhood. 3. The proposed uses, with conditions, would not be injurious to the public health, safety,welfare,decency, order, comfort,convenience, appearance or prosperity of the City. 4. The subject property is approximately 12.73 acres and the proposed uses, aside from the fenced "exercise area," are centrally located on that acreage. The proposed uses,with conditions, should not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purpose permitted on that property,nor substantially diminish or impair values in the immediate vicinity. 5. The conditional uses, with conditions, will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for uses predominant in the area. 6. There are no public improvements or use of public facilities proposed. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 7. The subject property is currently accessed from County Road 107. That access is sufficient and is not proposed to be changed. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(a)-4 February 17,2011