3B - Amend Conditional Use Application to Construct Grocery Store with Additional Retail Space in the Commercial District

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' OMMUNIT'4'`' TK.OWTH chy°f I N S T I T U T E (AltOt Exjwris in SM0 Town Planning Lakes— acquire more property in the way this application has done in redeveloping the Bradmor Hotel, the proposed connection to Pillsbury, as configured, constrains the future development of all the properties adjacent to it. 14. None of the properties adjacent to the proposed grocery store are vacant. The redevelopment of this site will not impede the normal redevelopment of the adjacent properties. 15. The grocery store will require the extension of sanitary sewer to the property. This will net be dene at the Gity's eest, but the appheant is requesting Tax The applicant has received approval for a tax abatement to cover this expense. The long-term cost of maintaining the necessary infrastructure will be offset by the ultimate increased tax revenue to the City for this development. 16. The traffic approaches to the property have been reviewed and accepted by Mn/DOT. 17. The development contains adequate off-street parking and loading areas. 18. The applicant has submitted an erosion control plan, which effectively manages potential erosion problems. i9. There are no significant natural, scenic or historical structures on or near this property. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve of the conditional use permit, deny the application, or table the request if additional information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial, findings of fact should be cited. Staff Recommendation: We recommend that the request to modify the existing Conditional Use Permit be denied. The new layout proposed would restrain future development options through the corridor. Additionally, the northerly connection to the existing neighborhoods in downtown Pequot Lakes is an essential component of the development. The City has approved a Conditional Use Permit for the applicant that meets the requirements of the Ordinance and would allow them to proceed immediately with constructing a grocery store. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(b)-4 November 5,2009