5A - Conditional Use Permit for the RV Resort Village at the Preserve (continued)

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I + On the CUP Evaluation 30.The proposed development is an appropriate use in the AG zone within the Recreational Vehicle Resort Overlay District. 31. The proposed development does not conflict with the City of Pequot Lakes Land Use Plan. As indicated in the EAW, the development is consistent with the direction of the Comprehensive Plan. 32.The proposed use of an RV resort, with appropriate conditions, is compatible with the existing neighborhood. Many of the surrounding properties are undeveloped and are zoned for forest management and long-term low, density development. The overlay district indicates the compatibility of this style of development with the adjacent land uses. 33•The proposed use, with conditions, will not be injurious to the public health, safety, welfare,decency,order,comfort,convenience,appearance,or prosperity of the City. 34•It is not clear how the proposed development will impact the Oelke property north of lots 84 through 93, although the current use of the Oelke property as a single-family residence will not be impaired. There are no indications that property values will be diminished or impaired. 35•The applicant has indicated that Jerry Grossoehme has expressed support for the project. The proposed development will continue to facilitate access to the Grossoehme property and will not otherwise impair the property from continued residential use. There are no indications that property values will be diminished or impaired. 36.The proposed use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding properties. These properties are mostly large-tract forest management property, the development pattern of which is low-density residential or sustainable forestry. These development patterns would not be impacted by this development. �. 37. Hurtig Road is an improved local road. It is not clear how it will handle proposed traffic volumes or loads. 38.It is not clear what impact on congestion or traffic flow the 2,7oo+ trips per day, some of them large RV units,would have on the road system in this area. 39•Parking areas are provided, but it is unclear exactly how much or if this is adequate. The EAW indicates the guests will likely have secondary vehicles, although there are no provisions for parking of 157 vehicles on the individual sites or within the development. 40.The proposed development will not create any ongoing odors, fumes, dust, vibrations, or other similar nuisance, although there will be brief periods of such nuisances during the construction process. 41. Ongoing issues with noise have been addressed within the EAW process. The issue of lighting has not been addressed. 42.There has been no proposed signage, although it is anticipated that there will be signs associated with the resort. 43• There are three known occurrences of the Blanding's turtle (state listed rare species), two occurrences of the bald eagle,and one record of the least darter(state listed special concern species) near this site. The project may affect the Blanding's turtle,but is not expected to affect`ect the bald eagle or least darter. Steps are proposed in the EAW to mitigate potential impacts to the Blanding's turtle. There are no other natural,scenic or historic features identified on the property. 44.A preliminary stormwater management plan has been submitted. The EAW indicates that stormwater permitting from the MPCA is to be complete prior to final subdivision approval. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 2-8 May i8,20o6