3A - Conditional Use Application - Crafter's Outlet Mall

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applicant has noted the locations for additional planting and trees for other portions of the property surrounding the main project area 16 The applicant has submitted a color rendering of the proposed building, gazebo, arbors, and sign. The rendering shows the building with a tan siding and red roofing, with the gazebo, arbor, and fencing to be white. 17. The submitted rendering shows the concept for the proposed sign, but does not indicate total size of the structure. The proposed sign should not exceed 96 square feet in size (counting both sides), and 15 feet in height(Sec. 7.1, Subd. 5A (4b))• 18. The applicant has indicated the locations for the proposed exterior lights, with the majority of the lights located along the western sides of the proposed buildings. The Planning Commission is recommending consideration of the following conditions along with their recommendation: 1. The applicant shall maintain existing vegetation along the properties boundaries. Pursuant to Section 5.10, Subdivision 4D, the applicant shall replace or supplement vegetation along the eastern property line (adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail)so as to provide at least 50%screening of the property. Screening improvements shall be made prior to the opening of the business. 2. All winterization operations shall be performed within the confines of one of the structures. No winterization activities shall be performed outdoors. 3. To avoid adverse impacts resulting from winterization activities, the applicant shall obtain permits for the disposal of oils, antifreeze, and any other classified toxic wastes related to winterization from the MPCA and EPA prior to the commencement of winterization operations. Copies of these permits shall be forwarded to City Hall, and all accompanying conditions shall be followed. 4. All items to be winterized, detailed or serviced shall not be stored outdoors for more than seven (7) consecutive days. 5. Only watercraft or recreational vehicles winterized, detailed or serviced on site shall be allowed to be stored within the facility. 6 The applicant shall submit additional information regarding the projected traffic. This information shall be forwarded to Mn/DOT and the Crow Wing County Highway Department for review and comment. Any recommendations from Mn/DOT or Crow Wing County shall be fully addressed to the satisfaction of those agencies and the Planning Commission. This shall be completed prior to commencement of construction. 7. Within twelve months of the construction of a backage road on the east side of the Paul Bunyan Trail, the property owner shall abandon the existing driveway access to County Road 107 and shall construct a new access to the frontage road. This shall be done at the property owner's expense and shall be done to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 8. Lighting shall be hooded and downward directional so as not to illuminate or create glare beyond the property boundaries. 9. The applicant shall submit a sewage treatment design to the City for review by the Planning Commission. 10. Signage must meet the requirements of the Ordinance, as stated in Section 7.1. 11. The structure shall have the coloring scheme as indicated in the applicant's submitted rendering. 12. There shall be no additional construction on the property in the 24 months following the opening of the business to ensure that area for parking is adequate. February 2008 Staff Report Page 5