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OMMUNITY+ ROWTH City-of <br /> 1 S T 1 T U T E t <br /> F-tlreris inStttall Towto Planning �� <br /> which would require 11 spaces. There are 15 existing spaces, 13 standard spaces <br /> and two handicapped. <br /> 9. The City Engineer has stated that the drainage from this lot is not an issue. <br /> 10. A commercial PUD is a conditional use in the Light Industrial Zone. <br /> 11. The Comprehensive Plan indicates the Industrial park as the prime location for <br /> industrial uses and states "there is an agglomeration effect that takes place when <br /> like industries cluster together, and that has served to enhance Pequot's <br /> industrial park as it has grown." The proposal is consistent with the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 12. The proposed use, with conditions, would be compatible with the existing <br /> neighborhood as the adjoining properties are zoned Light Industrial and used for <br /> similar purposes. <br /> 13. The proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other <br /> properties in the immediate vicinity as the surrounding area is used for generally <br /> the same purposes. The property is currently developed. The PUD simply <br /> establishes a new ownership framework. <br /> 14. The proposed use, with conditions regarding assessments, will not impede the <br /> normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant <br /> properties. <br /> 15. The existing property is served by City sewer and water. Each unit currently has <br /> its own curb stop,as required. <br /> 16. The property currently has a vehicular approach off of Old Highway 371. <br /> 17. The lot contains 15 parking spaces, four more than required by the parking <br /> requirements. <br /> 18. The proposed use will not create any offensive odors, fumes, dust, noise, or <br /> vibration.There is not any lighting proposed. <br /> 19. There are not any known sites of historic or natural significance on this site. <br /> 20.There is no indicated that the proposed use will cause any pollution to ground or <br /> surface waters. <br /> Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve of the <br /> conditional use permit, deny the application, or table the request if additional <br /> information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial, findings of fact should be <br /> cited. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Staff is recommending that the conditional use application <br /> be approved with the following conditions: <br /> 1. The Declaration needs to include language indicating clearly who is responsible <br /> for the sanitary sewer connection and how issues of joint concern will be resolved <br /> amongst these property owners. <br /> 2. The Declaration needs to include language indicating how assessments will be <br /> paid,if there are any in the future. <br /> 3. The utility easement across the north property needs to be reviewed by the City <br /> Attorney. If additional easements are required on this property to ensure the <br /> long-term viability of the utility systems serving this property, such easement <br /> shall be granted as part of the final plat. <br /> 4. As part of the final platting process, the applicant shall indicate how the <br /> landscaping between the public road and the building will be improved (it is <br /> currently not improved or intensively maintained). The applicant shall also <br /> indicate how, once improved,the common grounds are to be maintained. <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(a)_5 <br /> May 21,2009 <br />