3B - Conditional Use Permit for Single Family Home in Commercial District

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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 by the Planning Commission: 1. The proposed use is an appropriate conditional use in the Commercial District.The Land Use Matrix indicates single family dwellings are considered conditional uses in the Commercial zone. 2. The proposed does not conflict with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which does not address housing in commercial districts, but does indicate that the City should encourage and promote home ownership within the City. g. The proposed use,with conditions,would be compatible with the existing neighborhood. An apartment complex is located to the west, with light industrial operations to the south. �-- 4. The proposed use would not be injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare as it is located in the existing parsonage building,which has been used in a similar manner for a number of years. 5. The proposed use is unlikely to be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other properties in the immediate vicinity, as it is a single family dwelling near a larger apartment complex and light industrial operation. 6. The proposed use should not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant properties, especially as the proposed use is, in itself, a reuse of an existing building. There are no additional public services or facilities required for the development of this property. 7. The applicant proposes to access this property from Oleson Street, to the north on the City-maintained portion of the street, and should not create traffic congestion or interference with traffic on the surrounding streets. 8. The site of the proposed use contains existing parking facilities, off-street, sufficient to meet the required two stalls as per Section 7.10 of the Ordinance. g. The proposed use is unlikely to produce noise, dust, or odors at a level that would constitute a nuisance. 10. The proposed use is contained within an existing structure and will not result in the destruction or removal or any scenic or historic sites of major significance. 11. The proposed use is contained within an existing structure and will not require additional storm water management improvements. 12. The applicant has indicated that no changes will be made to the exterior landscape.The portion of the property surrounding the dwelling is currently wooded. Planning Commission Direction:The Planning Commission can approve of the conditional use permit, deny the application, or table the request if additional information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial,findings of fact should be cited. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 2-3 March 15,2007