09-17-2009 Planning Commission Minutes

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they would like to see addressed. Chairman Woog directed Staff to make this letter a part of the permanent record. Discussion followed regarding signage. Due to the traffic created by this operation the City may ask MN/DOT to lower the speed. It was suggested that signage be for the lower speed zone. The Lakes State Bank sign works nicely and is tasteful. Oppidan did not have a rendering for their pylon sign. The Pollnow letter was discussed. Restricting hours of operation is not viable for a commercial operation. Proposed lighting is downward directional as outlined in the Ordinance. The speed will be controlled on Olson Street. Mr. Tucci stated they have met with the Pollnows. They have planted 6 or 7 little pine trees, roughly 70 foot area. Oppidan has suggested a 6 foot privacy fence from a little west of the house to the last pine tree. They are prepared to install the fence, with the fence being on the store side of the trees. Mr. Tucci further stated they are getting an easement for access over a private drive. They have no control of the road. The road is currently 22 feet wide. City spec is 44 feet. The narrower street will discourage truck traffic. Chairman Woog stated the Landscape Plan consists mainly of deciduous trees. He would like to see some spruce or pine along the front section that runs along the gas pumps. The Highway 371 Overlay requires 25% evergreen trees. A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by John Derksen,to approve the Conditional Use Permit based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The applicant proposes an impervious coverage amount of 50% of the property. A stormwater management plan showing retention of the 10-year, 24-hour storm event has been provided. 2. The use of a grocery store is compatible with the adjacent uses. The DNR building to the south, the church to the north and the industrial site to the west will not be adversely impacted by the proposed development. 3. The applicant has received a variance from the parking requirements of Section 7.10. 4. A landscaping plan that provides more than 50% screening from all adjacent non- residential parcels has been provided. 5. Lighting requirements are addressed through a condition to this approval. 6. The vegetation required for the Highway 371 Buffer Zone has been provided. 7. The use of a grocery store an appropriate conditional use in the Commercial zone. 8. The use of a grocery store is consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. 9. The use, with the conditions provided, is compatible with the existing neighborhood. 10. The proposed use of a grocery store would not be injurious to the public health, safety or welfare. Minutes 5 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission September 17,2009