4A - Conditional Use Application to Operate a Quilt Shop, Rosemore-Hammer

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COMMUNITY RoWTH Goof I N S T I T U 7 E N U VL EvIvris in Small Town Planning 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 on surrounding public thoroughfares. E. Adequate measures have been taken to provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space to serve the proposed use. F. Adequate measures have been taken or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, and vibration, so none of these will constitute a nuisance and to control lights and signs in such a manner, that no disturbance to neighboring properties will result. G. The conditional use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural,scenic or historical feature of major significance. H. The conditional use will promote the prevention and control of pollution of the ground and surface waters including sedimentation and control of nutrients. Staff Findings:The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration: 1. The applicant is proposing to make the quilts and keep all materials inside an 864 square foot accessory building. 2. The applicant will maintain a residence on the property. The quilt shop will be incidental to the use of the property for residential purposes. 3. The applicant is proposing to use the entire accessory structure for the quilt shop. 4. The proposed hours of operation are from io a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and some Sundays.The proposed business will not require any on street parking. 5. The applicant is proposing to have one employee. 6. The applicant has stated the quilts will be made onsite in the quilt shop. The supplies used to make the quilts are from a distributor out of Minneapolis. Supplies to make the quilts will be sold from the premises. 7. No articles for sale will be visible from the street. 8. The activities that will be conducted do not cause noise, vibration, smoke, dust, fumes or litter. 9. The applicant is proposing approximately two parking spaces on the premises. io. The proposed activities do not endanger the health and safety of the residents. The applicants are not proposing any mechanical or electrical equipment on the property. ii. Type III home occupations are allowed by a Conditional Use Permit in the Shoreline Residential zoning district. 12. The Comprehensive Plan does not specifically address home occupations but this proposed quilt shop would help build on community character as the applicant will continue their community project"Quilts for Kids." 13. The proposed use, with conditions, would be compatible with the existing neighborhood as the adjoining properties are zoned Shoreline Residential. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-3 September 18,2oo8