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11. The proposed grocery store will not impair the enjoyment or future development <br /> of properties in the immediate vicinity of the site. <br /> 12.None of the properties adjacent to the proposed grocery store are vacant. The <br /> redevelopment of this site will not impede the normal redevelopment of the <br /> adjacent properties. <br /> 13. The grocery store will require the extension of sanitary sewer to the property. This <br /> will not be done at the City's cost, but the applicant is requesting Tax Increment <br /> Financing to cover this expense. The long-term cost of maintaining the necessary <br /> infrastructure will be offset by the ultimate increased tax revenue to the City for <br /> this development. <br /> 14. The traffic approaches to the property have been reviewed and accepted by <br /> Mn/DOT. <br /> 15. The development contains adequate off-street parking and loading areas. <br /> 16. The applicant has submitted an erosion control plan, which effectively manages <br /> potential erosion problems. <br /> 17. There are no significant natural, scenic or historical structures on or near this <br /> property, <br /> subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. The request to rezone from Commercial to Downtown Mixed Use that is pending <br /> before the City Council shall be withdrawn by the applicant. Within four days of <br /> this approval, the applicant shall send a letter to the City requesting the <br /> application be withdrawn. <br /> 2. The stormwater management plan submitted, subject to review and approval by <br /> the City Engineer, shall be fully implemented. <br /> 3. Within 90 days of this approval, a lighting plan shall be submitted for Planning <br /> Commission review. The plan shall demonstrate that all lighting shall be <br /> downward directional, hooded so as not to create glare on adjacent properties or <br /> public space and shall be compatible with the surrounding properties. Provisions <br /> for reducing the amount of lighting after-hours shall be demonstrated. Once <br /> modified to be acceptable to the Planning Commission, the plan shall be fully <br /> implemented. <br /> 4. The area shown on the landscaping plan as "native seed grass" shall be a <br /> minimum maintenance area. The native grass established in this area shall not be <br /> intensively managed but shall be allowed to grow to a more natural state. <br /> 5. Within 12 months of opening of the grocery store, the open space area to the <br /> south of the proposed store shall have vegetation established. The vegetation in <br /> this area shall be native plantings, including grasses and trees (seedlings are <br /> adequate) that shall be allowed to grow as a native edge-forested area. The <br /> property owner shall water this area, as needed, to ensure that the native plantings <br /> adequately establish. <br /> 6. The trees indicated on the landscaping plan shall be maintained in perpetuity as <br /> the minimum amount of screening provided for on this property. Any trees that <br /> fail to survive shall be replaced in accordance with the plan. <br /> 7. The property owner shall implement all improvements required by Mn/DOT. <br /> Minutes 6 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> September 17, 2009 <br />