05-21-2015 Planning Commission Minutes

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Planning Commission Member Habein stated Jordan Auto washed vehicles inside when --� they owned the building. He further stated the exterior of the building needs to be cleaned up. Ms. Hanson stated the grounds will be cleaned up and the building will be stained; it will look nice. Planning Commission Member Habein further stated this is a good and appropriate use of this building. Planning Commission Member Brown inquired whether the carpet cleaning was onsite or offsite. Ms. Hanson stated the carpet cleaning service is offsite. There will be an onsite drop-off service for area rugs; they can be dropped off or arrangements can be made for pick-up and delivery. There was no Public Comment. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Habein, seconded by Planning Commission Member Oraskovich, to approve the Conditional Use Permit,based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The conditional use permit request is for a residential and commercial cleaning business on the property located at 31147 Front Street. 2. The subject property is zoned Downtown Mixed Use. 3. The subject property is a conforming parcel. The property contains one structure which is also conforming. The property is served by an existing stormwater collection system which allows go% impervious coverage. 4. The property is served by municipal water and wastewater. 5. Commercial developments within the DMU District are exempt from the parking standards of Section 7.10. The subject property contains an asphalt loading space and 7 parking spaces. 6. The proposed"use"is considered"Commercial Use (Other, Not Classified)"and requires a conditional use permit. 7. The existing freestanding sign is non-conforming in height,being approximately 18 feet high where 10 feet is the maximum height limit. 8. The proposed use, with conditions, conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. 9. The adjacent property is zoned Downtown Mixed Use. 10.The proposed use is compatible with the existing neighborhood. 11. 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. 12. Most of the work associated with the proposed business will be performed off- site. The conditional use,with conditions, will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity of the subject property. 13. The subject property is accessed via Front Street and West Sibley Street. There will not be a significant increase in traffic on either street 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. MINUTES 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission May 21, 2015