3B - Conditional Use Permit to Create Office Space in the Commercial District

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unless extended by the Planning Commission, shall void the permit. A second extension shall require a new public hearing. This provision shall apply to any Conditional Use Permit outstanding at the time of the Ordinance adoption. 9. Appeals from the action of the City shall be filed with District Court within 30 days after City Council action. 10. The Conditional Use Permit shall be filed with the County Recorder within 45 days of approval. Staff Findings: Staff provides the following Findings of Fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: 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. 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. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(b)-10 May 19,2016