5C - Conditional Use Application to Increase Impervious Surface Coverage

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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. (2) The conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for uses predominant in the area. (3) The conditional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. (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 issue of the non-conforming use for consideration: 1. The subject property is zoned Commerical. 2. The maximum impervious surface coverage allowed in the Commercial Zone is 25%unless increased by the City through a conditional use permit. 3. The applicants have submitted a storm water retention plan showing containment of the io-year, 24-hour storm event on the parcel. 4. Stormwater will run off the subject property into newly constructed rain gardens. 5. The increase in impervious surface coverage is an appropriate conditional use in the Commercial Zone. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 5(c)-3 August 19,2010