4G - Conditional Use Permit for Tall Timbers, Pederson

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3. The structures in the proposed development meet all side yard,road,and lake setbacks. 4. A commercial planned unit development is a conditional use in the SC zone. 5. The proposed development would have an overall impervious coverage of 13.7%, which is within the Ordinance limit of 25%for the SC zone. 4 On the CUP Evaluation 1. The proposed development is an appropriate use in the SC zone as residential and commercial PUDs are listed as conditional uses in this zoning district. 2. The proposed development does not conflict with the City of Pequot Lakes Land Use Plan, one of the goals of which is to maintain private resorts and facilities for public recreational use(pg.65). 3. The proposed use of residential structures, with appropriate conditions, is compatible with the existing neighborhood as many of the surrounding properties are already platted and many have been developed with year-round and seasonal residential housing. The PUD will continue to be used as a resort,which is consistent with the existing land use. 4. The residential structures of the proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety,welfare,decency,order,comfort,convenience,appearance,or prosperity of the City. 5. It is unlikely that the proposed use would be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity. 6. The proposed use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding properties as the surrounding properties have already been platted and many properties have been developed already. 7. No public facility improvements are proposed for this site, therefore the proposed development is unlikely to be injurious to the economic welfare of the community. 8. The property currently accesses CSAH 17 and the proposed development would likely increase traffic,but should not create an interference with traffic on CSAH 17. 9. The proposed use will provide sufficient off-street parking for each dwelling as each unit will have an attached garage large enough for two cars. 10. The proposed development is unlikely to create any additional odors, fumes, dust, vibrations, or other similar nuisance, although there will be brief periods of such nuisances during the construction process. 11. The applicant has not indicated whether there will be any exterior lighting in the development, and if so, where that lighting will be placed and what that lighting will look like. 12. There are no significant historic features located on the site. There is a bluff and steep slopes leading down to the waterfront,but the proposed structures would be located outside of this area.The property is otherwise wooded and contains no other significant natural features. 13. The applicant has not yet submitted any plans for stormwater management for the proposed development. 14. The applicant has indicated an erosion control plan that includes stabilization plans for disturbed ground,silt fencing areas, and vegetation maintenance. + On the Suitability for a Planned Unit Development 1. The proposed development is located on Sibley Lake, a General Development lake with high levels of recreational use in the summer months and a highly developed shoreline. The applicant has indicated plans for seven continuous mooring slips to be included with the development.Due to the previous use of the property being recreational campground the proposed use is unlikely to generate an increase in boat traffic or surface water usage. 2. The proposed development will place all structures outside of the bluff-impact zone of 20 feet from top of bluff.The applicant also proposes to preserve io.94 acres of open space which should reduce the physical and aesthetic impacts of the increased density on the City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7-5 April 20,20o6