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

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OMMUNITY RoWTH ' quirt Qq 00f 1 N S T 1 T U T E Experts iii Se all?7owtt Planning UPS_•-- 12. Signage will be installed in accordance with signage performance standards applicable for the DMU. Lighting will be mounted on the outside of the structure and will point downward. 13. There will be no destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historical feature of major significance. The subject property is currently a single family residence located in the DMU. 14. The proposed conditional use will promote the prevention and control of pollution of the ground and surface waters including sedimentation and control of nutrients. The proposed use will not have any detrimental impact on the ground or surface water systems, provided that the parking area and subsequent stormwater drainage plan are designed to accommodate a 24-hour rainfall event on-site. 15. The minimum lot width for a parcel in the DMU is 25 feet. The subject property has a lot width of 112.5 feet fronting Second Avenue and 125 feet fronting Woodman Street. 16. The minimum building lot area is 2,250 square feet. The buildable area of subject area well exceeds the minimum buildable area (tract A has approximately 12,000 square feet of buildable area). 17. Maximum density of the area will not change; the orthodontic clinic will be replacing the existing structure. 18. Setback from the right-of-way in the DMU is 1 foot (for city road). The proposed structure will be setback approximately 10 feet from Second Avenue and setback approximately 15 feet from Woodman Street. These setbacks meet the minimum required setbacks for this zoning district. 19. Side yard setback is not applicable. The rear yard setback in the DMU is 10 feet; the building is setback from the rear lot line by approximately yo feet. 20.The allowed impervious surface with available stormwater sewer available is 90%; there is storm sewer available for this property. The site plan submitted by the applicant indicates that there will be 61.3% impervious coverage. The site plan also indicates that there is a storm sewer retention area designed to capture runoff from the proposed parking lot. 21. The proposed use is exempt from the parking standards since it is located in the DMU. Planning Commission Direction: The Commission can recommend approval of the conditional use permit, recommend denial, or table the request if additional information is needed. If the recommendation is for approval or denial,findings of fact must be cited. Staff Recommendation: Based on the findings of fact contained in this report, we recommend that the Conditional Use Permit for an Orthodontic Clinic be approved as presented. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(a)-4 October 16,2oo8