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D. The development aids in creating the transient population needed to <br /> support a destination downtown(page 37). <br /> E. The project site does not contain any rare species habitat (page 43) or <br /> significant forested areas (page 45). The development avoids <br /> significant and/or sensitive natural resources and is in a suitable area <br /> with proper soil and slope characteristics (page 56). <br /> F. The proposed development retains the existing natural features on the <br /> property by avoiding areas of greatest topographic change and <br /> wetlands on the property (page 56). This is done through clustering of <br /> development on those parts of the site most suitable for development. <br /> G. The advanced sewage treatment proposed for the site is a sustainable <br /> approach that is encouraged in the plan(page 56). <br /> H. The proposed development increases the private recreational <br /> opportunities available within the City(page 64 and 65). <br /> I. The proposed development creates a private resort, which provides <br /> affordable recreational opportunities(page 65). <br /> J. The proposal is along an existing roadway corridor and makes use of <br /> existing transportation infrastructure(page 73). <br /> K. The sewage treatment system proposed for the development will be <br /> clustered and managed by a licensed operator(page 80). <br /> 32. The proposed use of an RV resort, with appropriate conditions, is compatible <br /> with the existing neighborhood. Many of the surrounding properties are <br /> undeveloped and are zoned for forest management and long-term, low density <br /> development. The overlay district indicates the compatibility of this style of <br /> development with the adjacent land uses. <br /> 33. The proposed use, with conditions, will not be injurious to the public health, <br /> safety, welfare, decency, order, comfort, convenience, appearance, or <br /> prosperity of the City. <br /> 34. A letter has been submitted by Jeff Oelke with comments on the EAW. The <br /> concerns expressed by Mr. Oelke are addressed through this permitting <br /> process and the EAW response. <br /> 35. The applicant has indicated that Jerry Grossoehme has expressed support for <br /> the project. The proposed development will continue to facilitate access to the <br /> Grossoehme property and will not otherwise impair the property from <br /> continued residential use. There are no indications that property values will <br /> be diminished or impaired. <br /> 36. The proposed use will not impede the normal and orderly development and <br /> improvement of surrounding properties. These properties are mostly large- <br /> tract forest management property, the development pattern of which is low- <br /> density residential or sustainable forestry. These development patterns would <br /> not be impacted by this development. <br /> 37. Hurtig Road is an improved local road. Improvements to the roadway <br /> necessary to accommodate this development have been agreed to by the <br /> applicant and the City. <br /> 38. The developer has met with Mn/DOT, the Crow Wing County Engineer and <br /> �-' the City Engineer to discuss improvements to the highway systems. Crow <br /> Planning Commission Minutes 5 <br /> August 17, 2006 <br />