3A - Conditional Use Application to Operate an Orthodontic Clinic, McDermott

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COMMUNITY GROWTH cry op H S T i T u T E Pequot Experts in Small Town Planning ukips. -_ STAFF REPORT Application: Conditional Use Application Applicant: Tanya McDermott Agenda Item: 3(a) Background Information: The applicant's property is located at 4284 Woodman. Specifically, the S 1/2 of Lot 3 &all of Lot 4, Block 4, ist addition to Cole's plat of Pequot Lakes, PIDs: 291O3O040O3Boo9, 291030040040009. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing house on the property in questions with a single level orthodontic clinic, utilizing the existing house's foundation or a portion of the existing foundation. The applicant indicates that they will use the existing water and sewer connections that currently serve the existing house. The applicant has indicated that they will replace the existing landscaping with new landscaping once the office (orthodontic clinic) is completed. Additionally, an off-street parking area with be sited on the property.The applicant has also indicated that they will install signage on the property in congruence with the appropriate performance standards for signage located in the Down Town Mixed Use zone. Adjacent properties uses are: daycare/tanning complex, residential house, open parking lot,&the TDS property. Applicable Regulations: The following regulations apply to this application: Section 11.6, Subdivision 4. 1. The following must be met: A. The use or development is an appropriate conditional use in the land use zone. B. The use or development, with conditions, conforms to the comprehensive land use plan. C. The use with conditions is compatible with the existing neighborhood. D. The use with conditions would not be injurious to the public health, safety, welfare, decency, order, comfort, convenience, appearance or prosperity of the City. 2. The following must be considered: A. The conditional use should not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purpose permitted on that property, nor substantially diminish or impair values in the immediate vicinity. B. The conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for uses predominant in the area. C. The conditional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. D. The conditional use will have vehicular approaches to the property which are so designed as not to create traffic congestion or an interference with traffic Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(a)-1 October 16,2008