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Planning Commission Report,August 2006 6 <br /> the existing neighborhood. Many of the surrounding properties are undeveloped and <br /> are zoned for forest management and long-term, low density development. The <br /> overlay district indicates the compatibility of this style of development with the <br /> adjacent land uses. <br /> 33•The proposed use,with conditions, will not be injurious to the public health, safety, <br /> welfare,decency,order,comfort,convenience,appearance,or prosperity of the City. <br /> 34•A letter has been submitted by Jeff Oelke with comments on the EAW. The concerns <br /> expressed by Mr. Oelke are addressed through this permitting process and the EAW <br /> response. <br /> 35•The applicant has indicated that Jerry Grossoehme has expressed support for the <br /> project. The proposed development will continue to facilitate access to the <br /> Grossoehme property and will not otherwise impair the property from continued <br /> residential use. There are no indications that property values will be diminished or <br /> impaired. <br /> 36.The proposed use will not impede the normal and orderly development and <br /> improvement of surrounding properties. These properties are mostly large-tract <br /> forest management property, the development pattern of which is low-density <br /> residential or sustainable forestry. These development patterns would not be <br /> impacted by this development. <br /> 37. Hurtig Road is an improved local road. Improvements to the roadway necessary to <br /> accommodate this development have been agreed to by the applicant and the City. <br /> 38.The developer has met with Mn/DOT, the Crow Wing County Engineer and the City <br /> Engineer to discuss improvements to the highway systems. Crow Wing County has <br /> recommended improvements to County Road 168 to accommodate the increased <br /> traffic. Mn/DOT has suggested potential improvements and additional study on <br /> cumulative impacts. Mn/DOT's concerns will be addressed through conditions <br /> included with this permit. <br /> 39•Parking areas are provided on each site adequate to accommodate a secondary <br /> vehicle and a guest vehicle for each site. Additional parking is available at the <br /> laundry facilities. <br /> 40.The proposed development will not create any ongoing odors, fumes, dust, <br /> vibrations, or other similar nuisance, although there will be brief periods of such <br /> nuisances during the construction process. <br /> 41. Ongoing issues with noise have been addressed within the EAW process. The issue <br /> of lighting has been addressed. <br /> 42.There has been no proposed signage, although it is anticipated that there will be <br /> signs associated with the resort. <br /> 43•There are three known occurrences of the Blanding's turtle(state listed rare species), <br /> two occurrences of the bald eagle, and one record of the least darter (state listed <br /> special concern species) near this site. The project may affect the Blanding's turtle, <br /> but is not expected to affect the bald eagle or least darter. Steps are proposed in the <br /> EAW to mitigate potential impacts to the Blanding's turtle. There are no other <br /> natural,scenic or historic features identified on the property. <br /> 44•A preliminary stormwater management plan has been submitted. The EAW <br /> indicates that stormwater permitting from the MPCA is to be complete prior to final <br /> subdivision approval. <br /> On the Overlay Zoning Requirements <br /> 45•The proposed impervious coverage is 20.9%. This is less than the 25%allowed in the <br /> overlay zoning requirements. Each site is provided with an average of 1,500 square <br /> feet of impervious coverage. Conditions included with this permit will be adequate to <br /> regulate impervious coverage over the long-term. <br /> 46.The minimum sizing requirements for the individual sites has been adhered to. The <br /> 14084 Baxter Drive, Suite 7 1 Baxter, Minnesota 56425 1 218.828.3064 1 www.communitygrowth.com <br />