06.01 - Planning Commission Report

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1. The conditional use permit request is to allow office space in the Commercial zone. 2. The subject property is a conforming parcel. The property is vacant. 3. The property is served by municipal water and wastewater, however, applicant proposes to install a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System. 4. The applicant proposes 19 parking spaces. 5. The Landscape Plan meets the requirements of the Highway 371 Overlay Corridor and adds vegetative screening along the west and south lot lines. 6. The proposed"use" is considered"Commercial Use (Other, Not Classified)" and requires a conditional use permit. 7. To increase the impervious coverage to 50% requires a conditional use permit meeting the requirements of Section 17-5.10 (4A) of the City Code. 8. Signage will be applied for under separate Land Use Permit meeting Section 17- 7.1 of the City Code. 9. The proposed use, with conditions, conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. 10.The adjacent property is zoned Commercial. 11. The proposed use is compatible with the existing neighborhood. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. The subject property is accessed via State Highway 371 and Lilac Drive. 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. 15. The proposed use will not generate any offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise or vibrations that will be a nuisance to neighboring properties. 16. The proposed use will not destroy any natural or scenic features. There are no known historical features of major significance on the subject property. 17. The proposed use, with conditions, will promote the prevention and control of ground and surface waters. Subject to the following Conditions: 1. The trees and shrubbery included on the Landscape Plan shall be kept in a live state for perpetuity. 2. The second floor loft area may not be converted to office space until additional parking spaces are created. Parking may be constructed on the property owner's property located west of the subject property if an easement is obtained from the adjacent landowner to cross the existing adjacent private drive identified as "Lilac Drive". 3. No existing trees shall be removed within 10' of the north property line. 4. Signage shall be permitted by separate application. ALL MEMBERS VOTED "AYE". MOTION CARRIED. MINUTES 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission May 19, 2016