07-17-2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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requires a conditional use permit. 6. The proposed use, with conditions, conforms to the comprehensive plan. 7. The adjacent property is zoned"Commercial'and"Transitional Residential." The proposed use is compatible with the existing neighborhood. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10.The proposed use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant properties. ii. The subject property is not adjacent to a city street or served by the city sewer or water systems. There will be no additional costs to the city with the proposed use. 12. The subject property is accessed via State Highway 371. Mn/DOT has stated, "It is our understanding that truck traffic generated by a well drilling business at this location would not have a significant impact on traffic traveling Minnesota State Highway 371 requiring roadway alterations at this time." 13. There is adequate off-street parking and loading space on the subject property for the proposed use. 14.Adequate measures have or will be taken to prevent nuisances. 15. There are no known natural, scenic or historical features of major significance on the subject property. 16.The proposed business will draw approximately 40,000 gallons of water per month \.. from a private water well. The DNR has been made aware of the proposed water usage and has not raised any concerns. And subject to the following Conditions: 1. Drill rigs and other equipment shall be stored in manner so that they are not visible from adjacent residential property. 2. The property owner shall submit documentation from a licensed SSTS designer indicating the private sewer system on subject property is sized adequately for the number of employees that will be working on the subject property. 3. All drill rigs and materials shall be stored behind the fence. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. APPLICANT: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant Requests an Ordinance Amendment regarding Vegetation Removal Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. When asked, Mr. Burslie stated there is no minimum lot size and after discussion, it was agreed to remove "up to 4o acres"from the definition. MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission July 17, 2014