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L kes=---PUBLIC HEARING— CONDTI'IONAL USE PERMTI'

Application: Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a

service center in the Patriot Development Zone

Applicant: Xcel Energy, d/ b/ a Northern States PowerCompany, a Minnesota Corporation

Agenda Item: 4. i

Background Information: The applicant is requesting a conditional usepermit to construct and operate a service center on property located alongDerksen Road and Larsen Parkway. The subject property is 5. 3 acres and is in thePatriot Development zoning classification. A service center is considered

Commercial Use, Other" in the land use matrix, which requires a conditional use

permit. The property is vacant.

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D: ,; . i „ _-The applicant intends to construct a i2,972 square foot one-story building to beused as the Brainerd Lakes Area Service Center for Xcel Energy. This buildingwill include business spaces, industrial bays, and storage areas. This facility willsupport approximately i2 - 14 employees. The building will not be open to thepublic. Typical site operations will be AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday,with limited use over the weekend.

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The applicant proposes 22 parlang spaces and 2 handicapped parking spaces. Toreduce visual impacts, the parking spaces are located behind or to the side of thebuilding. Suitable trees and shrubs are included on the landscape plan between

the parking spaces and adjacent roads and lots.

The applicant proposes to use an 8, 4 square foot area for exterior storage.The applicant has provided a landscape plan to screen the proposed exterior

storage area. The applicant plans to include two g-sided sheds along the east sideof the exterior storage area. Each shed will be 6' X 60' with a maximum height of

24' and constructed of corrugated metal to match the principal structure.

The images of the principal structure indicate no exterior lighting; however,exterior lighting is included over three entry doors on Sheet Aq.oi. The proposed

exterior lighting fixtures included on the electrical site plan includes 25' tallsingle and twin-head lights around the perimeter or the proposed parking areaand storage yard. The photometric plan ( sheet Eioi) does not include light

measurements for areas outside of the subject property however any light thatwill shine into the public right-of-way and adjacent properry should be under i ftcandle as allowed by ordinance (see proposed condition #). The applicant does

not propose lighting within the landscaping surrounding the proposed principalstructure.

The applicant proposes to include a ' chain link fence along the perimeter of theexterior storage area, as well as two security gates. The Landscape Plan indicatesthe fence will be screened. Applicant has not proposed the use of barbed orelectrified wire.

Applicant does not propose rooftop equipment that would require screening.

The exterior finish of the proposed structure consists of three different finishtypes on three types of pre-cast concrete panels. Metal accent panels with a

wooden pattern" will also be utilized. All of the proposed colors and buildingmaterials meet the requirements of the Patriot Development district standards.

The proposed architectural design of the facades facing public right-of-way meetthe articulation requirements of the ordinance. The facades are comprised of

different wall plane projects/ building heights and utilize multiple pre-castconcrete textures and colors.

The subject property is served by municipal water and wastewater.

All signage will need to meet the ordinance and be permitted under a separateLand Use Permit.

Applicable Regulations:

Section 1- s. 6 PATRIOT DEVELOPMENT( PD)

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i. Pur ose and Intent: To support and facilitate public or privatedevelopment of this area by creating recreational, commercial and

industrial opportunities to enhance the value and quality of life within ourcommunity.

2. Comnatibilitv: The Patriot Development zone is established on an 85 acreparcel located in the City of Pequot Lakes adjacent to four-lane Highway37 and the Paul Bunyan State Trail.

3. Lot, Use and Density Requirements:

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Lot width—feet, minimum 50

Buildable lot area— square feet, minimum o,000

Setback, right ofway, City road- feet, minimum 30

Setback, right ofway, County or State road, feet, minimum 30

Setback, between buildings—feet, minimum io

Setback, side yard—feet, minimum lo

Setback, rear— feet, minimum io

Setback, sign— feet, minimum 1

Setback, parking from building or lot line —feet, minimum io

Impervious Coverage —percent, maximum 75

Building height—feet, maximum, principal structure— feet, 35maximum

Building height, non-occupied accessory structure— feet, 25maximum

Building above highest groundwater level— feet, minimum 3

4. Performance Standards. The following performance standards apply to alldevelopment in this zone:

A. Comaptibility of Use. Use shall be compatible with the surroundingneighborhood. Uses shall not present noise, odor, light nuisances or

any other nuisances.

B. Parking. Off-street parldng shall be provided as per Section. io. On-

street parking is not allowed under any circumstances. To reduce thevisual impacts and amount of surface parldng, shared parlang andsurface parlang shall be located behind or to the side of a building.Additionally, suitable trees and shrubs shall be planted betweenparldng lots and all adjacent sidewalks, roads, lots and buildings.

C. Screening. Undesirable visual impacts, which include, but are not

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limited to, truck loading areas, materials storage, ground levelmechanical equipment, and trash enclosures or trash handlingequipment shall be stored within the principal structure, within an

attached structure accessible within the principal structure, or totallyscreened from eye level view from public streets and adjacentproperties.

D. Li tin

1) All li hting shall be installed in accordance with the followingrovisions•

a) The luminaire shall contain a full cut off fixture which directs

and cuts off light at an angle of ninety( 90) degrees or less.b) Any light or combination of lights used for e erior

illumination that case light on a public street or adjacent

property shall not exceed one( 1) foot-candle( meter reading)as measured from the centerline of said street or at the

property line.c) Architectural/ historical lights that include fixtures that are

not shielded or lighting of entire facades or architecturalfeatures of a building are permitted. In no case shall thelight affect adjacent property in excess of one ( i) foot-candlemeter reading) as measured from the centerline of said

street or at the property line.d) The maximum height of the fixture, pole and base above the

ground grade permitted for light sources is thirty( 30) feet.A light source mounted on a building shall not exceed theheight of the building. In no case shall the height of a lightsource mounted on a pole or on a building exceed the heightlimits of this zone.

z) Location•

a) The light source of an outdoor light fixture shall be set back aminimum of three (3) feet from a street right-of-way andthree (g) feet from any other property line.

b) No light source shall be located on the roof unless said lightenhances the architectural features of the building and isapproved by the Architectural Review Committee orPlanning Commission.

3) Direct or reflected light from hi h tem erature processes such ascombustion or welding shall not be visible from any adjoiningro e

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4) Outdoor Recreation. Outdoor commercial or public recreationaluses such as, but not limited to, baseball fields, football fields,

hockey rinks, and tennis courts have special requirements for nighttime lighting. In such cases, a lighting plan shall be submitted andshall include the following:

a) No outdoor recreation facility shall be illuminated afteri2:oo a.m. except for security lighting. Exceptions may begranted by the City Administrator for special events.

E. Fire Lanes. Fire lanes shall remain unobstructed at all times.

F. Fences. Fences not exceeding 84 inches in height may be constructed.Under no circumstances shall a fence be constructed closer than 10feet from the surface of a public road and in all cases not within the

public right-of-way. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materialswith posts and fence of inetal or wood. Barbed or electrified wire is

prohibited, except where specific approval has been given by thePlanning Commission through Conditional Use Permit.

G. Rooftop Ec ui ment.

i) Screening. Rooftop equipment, including rooftop structures related toelevators, shall be completely screened from eye level view fromcontiguous properties and adjacent streets. Such equipment shall bescreened with parapets or other materials similar to and compatible with

exterior materials and architectural treatment on the structure beingserved. Horizontal or vertical slats ofwood materials shall not be utilized

for this purpose. Screening of rooftop equipment shall not be consideredpart of the building height.

2) Solar EnerQv. Equipment for the capture and transfer of solar energyshall be exempted from (1) of this section, provided that the equipment isdesigned and located to blend with the overall design of the structure.

H. Outdoor Recreation (Athletic FacilitX:

Site plan submittal shall include the followin:

a) Access to a major collector road;b) Proposed play fields;c) Proposed accessory structures, concession buildings and bleachers;d) Municipal water/ wastewater availability or Subsurface Sewage

Treatment System Design and water well;e) Refuse containment and collection plan.

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I. Landscaping.

A landscaping plan shall be submitted at the time of site plan and shallinclude the following requirements:

a) Detailed natural land analysis, including vegetation, soil types andslopes.

b) Man-made features.c) Details of all proposed vegetative landscaping materials, including

placement, Latin name, common name, caliper/ height, and

quantity.d) Details of all proposed non-vegetative land landscaping and

screening materials, including lighting.e) Where landscape or man-made materials are used to provide

required screening from adjacent and neighboring properties, across-section shall be provided at a legible scale illustrating theprospective of the site from the neighboring property and propertyline elevation.

2) Landsca n shall complv with the following requirements:

a) Plantings shall be installed around a minimum of fifty percent50%) of the exterior footprint of all buildings.

b) Landscaping shall improve the appearance of the structure andbreak up large unadorned building elevations.

c) At least thirry percent ( 30%) of the land area shall be sodded and

landscaped with approved ground cover, shrubbery and trees.d) At least eight percent ( 8%) of the internal parlang area shall be

landscaped with grass, shrubbery, trees and/ or other approvedground cover. This area is counted as part of the overall required

landscape area".

3) Minimum size of antiIIgs:

a) Over story deciduous— 21/2 inch caliper.b) Coniferous— 6 feet in height.b) Shrubs— 24-inch pot.c) Ornamental trees — 2 inch caliper.

Trees shall be of varying species and shall be in accordance with theminimum size of plantings.

4) S es:

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a) All trees and plantings used in site developments shall beindigenous to the appropriate hardiness zone and physical

characteristics of the site. Invasive plants shall not be allowed.b) All deciduous trees proposed to satisfy the minimum requirements

of this policy shall be long-lived hardwood species.c) The complement of trees fulfilling the requirements of this section

shall be not less than twenty-five percent (25%) deciduous and not

less than twenty-five percent( 25%) coniferous.

5) Method of Installation:

All deciduous and coniferous trees shall be ball and burlap and stakedand guyed per National Nurseryman's Standards. Shrubs may be pottedor ball and burlap.

6) Sodding and Ground Cover:

All open areas of any site not occupied by buildings, parlang, or

storage, shall be sodded or seeded over four (4) inches of topsoil.

Fxceptions are as follows:

a) Seeding over four ( 4) inches of topsoil of future expansion areasareas to be built upon within eighteen ( i8) months) as shown on

approved plans.

b) Areas designated as open space for future elcpansion area shall be

properly planted and maintained with prairie grasses, wildflowers, or

grass.

Sloues and Berms:

a) Final slope grade steeper than the ratio of g: 1 will not be permittedwithout special approval of treatment, such as terracing or retainingwalls.

b) Berming used to provide required screening of parlang lots andother open areas shall not have a slope to exceed 3: i.

8) Use of Landsca ing for Screening:

Where natural materials, such as trees or hedges are approved in lieu

of required screening by means of walls or fences, density and speciesof planting shall be such to achieve ninety percent ( 90%) opaqueness

year round.

9) Statuarv: There shall be no statuary allowed as part of the landscapeplan.

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10) Maintenance Policv:

a) All landscaping shall be properly maintained so as to preserveplanting in a live state and shall be kept free of noxious weeds anddebris.

b) Turf grass and lawns shall not grow to a height to allow such grasses

to go to seed.

c) All constructed or manufactured landscape elements, such as but

not limited to benches, retaining walls, edging, and so forth, shallbe maintained so as to be free of cracking, crumbling, dilapidationor deterioration.

d) Rotten, deteriorated or damaged landscape elements shall berepaired, replaced, or removed.

i) Erosion Control:

All open disturbed areas of any site shall be seeded as an erosioncontrol measure.

i2) In the event a site plan lavout does not have adequate open space to

accommodate plant quantities as rec uired b,y this section, such quantitiesper species can be combined into less quantities uer s ecies, provided totalregulated hei ht or caliper is maintained.

J. Architectural Standards.

i) Exterior Building Finishes:

All exterior wall finishes on ny principal building shall be one of, or acombination of,the following:

a) Face brick;

b) Natural or cut stone, wood, or log;c) Architectural metal panelsd) Specially designed, precast concrete units if the surfaces have been

integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture,excluding raw concrete block, painted or unpainted;

e) Glass, fiberglass, or similar non-metal materials;

fl Stucco and other cementation coating applied in a manner so as tocreate a harmonious design in conjunction with the materials;

g) Other materials of a quality equal to or better than the materialslisted in this section as may be approved by the PlanningCommission as part of the architectural review process establishedin this section.

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h) All principal structures shall be compatible with neighboringstructures in mass, color, and exterior materials

2) Construction T e•

Post/ pole frame constructed buildings shall not be allowed.

3) Accessory Structures:

All accessory structures shall have an exterior finish and color thatmatches the finishing materials and color on the principal structure.

4) Color:

Colors shall be earth tone, harmonious and shall consist of mutedcolors with low reflectance. Bright or brilliant colors and sharplycontrasting colors may be used only for accent purposes and shall belimited to a maximum of ten percent ( io%) of any single buildingfacade.

5) Fa. ade Size and Articulation:

a) Fa ade Size: The building fa ade size ( height and mass) shall be indirect proportion to the surrounding structures. All buildingcomponents, such as windows, doors, eaves, soffits, and parapets,

shall be proportional to the building fa ade.b) Articulation: Articulation is required for building facades that are

more than sixty feet ( 60') in width and faces, or is parallel to, a

public or private street as follows: To avoid long unbrokenexpanses, building facades shall be divided into distinct modulesnot to exceed fifry feet (50') in length that incorporate visiblechanges in the fa ade through the use of wall plane projections,

piers, columns, colonnades, arcades or similar architectural

features.

K. Architectural Review Submittal:

The following is the minimum information required to be submitted to theCity for reviewby the Planning Commission:

A completed and signed Land Use Permit application form;

2) A written narrative describing the proposal;3) Ten( 10) reduced( X 1) color sets and an electronic( PDF) format of

the

following documents:

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a) Survey: Certified survey of the properly by a registered surveyor;b) Architectural Plans: Preliminary scaled architectural plans and

colored elevations for the proposed building or buildings withnotation of exterior finish materials;

c) Site Plan: Scaled site plan including landscaping, lighting, siteamenities and mechanical equipment locations.

4) Samples of exterior finish materials.5) Such other information as reasonably determined necessary by the

Zoning Specialist.

L. Administration•

i) Land Use Permit A proval:

No new construction, alteration of eadsting buildings and other

developments regulated by this section may be initiated or issued a LandUse Permit without approval of the Site Plan, Landscaping Plan, andArchitectural Review Submittal, as applicable, by the PlanningCommission, which approval shall be granted upon determination thatthe application complies with this Section.

2) iration:

Unless the Planning Commission specifically approves a different timeperiod, the approval of an architectural review submittal shall expire one

year from the date it was approved. Any deviation from the approvedplans will require additional review.

3) Anueal:

Any appeal of a decision shall be subject to the process described inSection 1- 11. 6 of the City Code.

Section 17- 11. 6 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

A. The following must be met:

1) The use or development is an appropriate conditional use inthe land use zone.

2) The use or development, with conditions, conforms to the

comprehensive land use plan.

3) The use with conditions is compatible with the existingneighborhood.

4) The use with conditions would not be injurious to thepublic health, safety, welfare, decency, order, comfort,

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convenience, appearance or prosperity of the City.

5) For Conventional Subdivisions, the property containsphysical constraints which make it unable to be developed

by the Conservation Subdivision method.

B. The following must be considered:

1) The conditional use should not be injurious to the use and

enjoyment of other property in the immediate vici.nity forthe purpose pennitted on that property, nor substantiallydiminish or impair values in the immediate vicinity.

2) The conditional use will not impede the normal and orderlydevelopment and improvement of surrounding vacantproperty for uses predominant in the azea.

3) The conditional requirements at public cost for public

facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the

economic welfaze of the community.

4) The conditional use will have vehicular approaches to the

property which are so designed as not to create trafficcongestion or an indifFerence with traffic on surroundingpublic thoroughfares.

5) Adequa.te measures have been taken to provide sufficient

off-street parking and loading space to serve the proposeduse.

6) Adequate measures have been taken or will be taken toprevent 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.

7) The conditional use will not result in the destruction, loss

or damage of a natural, scenic or historical feature of majorsignificance.

8) The conditional use will promote the prevention and

control of pollution of the ground and surface waters

including sedimentation and control of nutrients.

StaffFindings: Staff provides the following Findings of Fact for considerationby the Planning Commission:

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i. The conditional use permit request is to allow a service center in the

Patriot Development zoning classification. The use or development is anappropriate conditional use in the land use zone.

2. The subject property is a conforming parcel. The property is vacant.3. The property is served by municipal water and wastewater.4. Applicant proposes 22 parking spaces and 2 handicapped parlang spaces.

The parking spaces are located behind or to the side of the building toreduce visual impacts and are screened from adjacent roads and lots.Adequate measures have been taken to provide sufficient off-street

parking and loading space to serve the proposed use.5. The proposed use conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land

Use Map identifies the subject property as Light Indttstirial.6. Signage will be applied for under separate Land Use Permit meeting

Section i-. i of the City Code.The adjacent properties to the north are zoned Commercial and LightIndustrial, while the parcels to the east, south and west are zoned PatriotDevelopment. The proposed use, with conditions, is compatible with the

surrounding neighborhood.8. The subject properly is adjacent to Larsen Parkway and Derksen Road.

The conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly developmentand improvement of surrounding vacant property for uses predominant inthe area.

9. The proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of

neighboring properties nor diminish or impair property values in theimmediate vicinity.

io. The subject property is bounded on the north by Derksen Road and on thewest by Larsen Parkway. The proposed use will not impede developmentofsurrounding vacant properly nor will create traffic congestion or anindifference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares.

ii. The subject property will be served by municipal water and wastewater.The public cost for facilities and services for the proposed development

will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.i2. The proposed use, with conditions, will not be injurious to the public

health, safety, welfare, decency, order, comfort, convenience, appearanceor prosperity of the City.

3. The proposed use, with conditions, will not generate any offensive odor,fumes, dust, noise or vibrations that will be a nuisance to neighboringproperties.

i4. The proposed use will not destroy any natural or scenic features. Thereare no known historical features of major significance on the subject

property.i5. The proposed use, with conditions, will not impact ground and surface

waters.

Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approvethe Conditional Use Permit, deny the application, or table the request if

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additional information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial,Findings of Fact should be cited.

Staff Recommendation: The subject properry is suited well for the proposeduse. We recommend the application be approved with the following conditions:

i. The properry shall maintain a neat and orderly appearance.2. All hazardous waste from servicing vehicles and equipment shall be stored

and disposed in accordance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agencystandards.

3. Signage shall be permitted by separate Land Use Application.4. All work on equipment shall be conducted within an enclosed structure.

5. A floor drain/ sediment trap shall be installed in the repair area inaccordance with Minnesota Department of Health' s best managementpractices. The floor drain shall be connected to a holding tank andpumped regularly. The holding tank system shall be designed by alicensed plumber. A copy of a maintenance/ pumping contract shall besubmitted to the city.

6. All exterior lighting shall meet the requirements of Section i- 5. i6 4-D ofthe Pequot Lakes City Code.An updated photometric plan shall be submitted which includes proposed

foot-candle light measurements at the property lines and the center of theright-of-way of Larsen Parkway ( future road) and the centerline ofDerksen Road.

If the Planning Commission approves the Conditional Use application, the

Planning Commission should adopt the attached Resolution by motion also.

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CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES

PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2i-o

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE

PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A SERVICE CENTER IN THE

PATRIOT DEVELOPMENT ZONE

WHEREAS, the applicant, Xcel Energy, d/ b/ a Northern States Power Company, aMinnesota Corporation, seeks a Conditional Use Permit under City Code Section 1- ii.6

to allow a Service Center along Larsen Parkway, legally described on the attachedF.xhibit A( the" Property"), which is zoned Patriot Development; and,

WHERFAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on January 21,2o2i, and received public testimony regarding the proposed Conditional Use Permit;and

W iEREAS, all required notices regarding the public hearing were properly made; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having reviewed and considered theapplication, staff analysis and public testimony regarding the proposed Conditional UsePermit at its meeting of January 2i, 2o2i, does hereby resolve the Conditional UsePermit application as set forth below.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES, MINNESOTA, that it adopts the followingfindings of fact related to the requested Conditional Use Permit.

A. Mandatory Criteria:i. Criteria# i: The use or development is an appropriate conditional use in the

land use zone.

Findin # A; The conditional use permit request is to allow a service center in

the Patriot Development zoning classification. The use or development is anappropriate conditional use in the land use zone.

2. Criteria# 2: The use or development, with conditions, conforms to the

comprehensive land use plan.

Finding #A2: The proposed use conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. The

Future I nd Use Map identifies the subject property as Light Industrial.

3. Criteria# 3: The use with conditions is compatible with the existingneighborhood.

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Finding #A: The adjacent properties to the north are zoned Commercial and

Light Industrial, while the parcels to the east, south and west are zoned Patriot

Development. The proposed use, with conditions, is compatible with the

surrounding neighborhood.

4. Criteria #4: The use with conditions would not be injurious to the publichealth, safety, welfare, decency, order, comfort, convenience, appearance orprosperity of the City.

Finding #A4: The proposed use, with conditions, will not be injurious to thepublic health, safety, welfare, decency, order, comfort, convenience, appearanceor prosperity of the City.

B. Additional Criteria:

i. The conditional use should not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other

property in the immediate vicinity for the purpose permitted on that property,nor substantially diminish or impair values in the immediate vicinity.

Finding #Bi: The proposed use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of

neighboring properties nor diminish or impair property values in the immediatevicinity.

2. The conditional uses will not impede the normal and orderly developmentand improvement of surrounding vacant property for uses predominant in thearea.

Finding #B2: The subject property is adjacent to Iarsen Parkway and DerksenRoad. The conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly developmentand improvement of surrounding vacant property for uses predominant in thearea.

3. The conditional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services

will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.

Finding #B: The subject property will be served by municipal water andwastewater. The public cost for facilities and services for the proposed

development will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.

4. The conditional use will have vehicular approaches to the properry which areso designed as not to create traffic congestion or an indifference with traffic

on surrounding public thoroughfares.

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Finding #B4: The subject property is bounded on the north by Derksen Roadand on the west by Larsen Parkway. The proposed use will not impededevelopment of surrounding vacant properly nor will create traffic congestion oran indifference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares.

5. Adequate measures have been taken to provide sufficient off-street parkingand loading space to serve the proposed use.

Finding# Bti: Applicant proposes 22 parldng spaces and 2 handicapped parkingspaces. The parlang spaces are located behind or to the side of the building toreduce visual impacts and are screened from adjacent roads and lots. Adequate

measures have been taken to provide sufficient off-street parking and loadingspace to serve the proposed use.

6. 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.

Finding #B6: The proposed use, with conditions, will not generate any offensiveodor, fumes, dust, noise or vibrations that will b e a nuisance to neighboringproperties.

The conditional use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a

natural, scenic or historical feature of major significance.

Finding# B: The proposed use will not destroy any natural or scenic features.There are no known historical features of major significance on the subject

property.

8. The conditional use will promote the prevention and control of pollution of

the ground and surface waters including sedimentation and control ofnutrients.

Finding# B8. The proposed use, with conditions, will not impact ground andsurface waters.

BE IT FLJRTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with the Planning Commission'sfindings of fact above, the Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a service

center in the Patriot Development Zone at the Property is hereby approved with thefollowing conditions:

i. The property shall maintain a neat and orderly appearance.

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2. All hazardous waste from servicing vehicles and equipment shall be stored anddisposed in accordance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards.

3. Signage shall be permitted by separate I.and Use Application.4. All work on equipment shall be conducted within an enclosed structure.

5. A floor drain/ sediment trap shall be installed in the repair area in accordance withMinnesota Department of Health's best management practices. The floor drainshall be connected to a holding tank and pumped regularly. The holding tanksystem shall be designed by a licensed plumber. A copy ofa maintenance/ pumpingcontract shall be submitted to the city.

6. All exterior lighting shall meet the requirements of Section 1- 5. i6 4-D of thePequot Lakes City Code.An updated photometric plan shall be submitted which includes proposed foot-candle light measurements at the property lines and the center of the right-of-wayof Larsen Parkway( future road) and the centerline of Derksen Road.

BE IT FLTRTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with City Code Section - ii.5, any

person aggrieved by the Planning Commission's resolution of the Conditional UsePermit application herein may appeal such resolution to the City Council by filingwritten notice of intent to appeal with the City Administrator within fifteen( 15) days ofthe date of this Resolution indicated below.

Passed by the Planning Commission of the City of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota this 21 dayof January, 2o2i.

Chair

AITEST:

Dawn Bittner

Zoning Specialist

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EXHIBIT A

Lot Two (2), Block One (), Heart of the Good Life Development,

Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

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Date - 3 O

CITY OF PEQUOT LAgESfor ottice use only)

CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION

Name ofApplicant '''' A P e M°^^°°"°^ Phone '

Mailing Address a a na c n u. g m,aw.m.eo rer.,

City, State, Zip ^^ m. aaN ssao,

Applicant is: Tifle Holder of Properry:j, Q Northem Stat Pa rer Compeny, a MMne ta corporetlon

Contract Buyer Name)

Option Holder Matt Boeh Ce- Director Real Estete SeMces

Agent Address)

Qt ler 414 Nicollet Mall, MlnneapoAs, MN 55401

Ciry, State, Zip)

S' ture of Owner autho ' ' a lica,tiott re ' e : rrBy signing the oavner is certifying that they have read and understood the inmuctions accompanying this application)

Signature ofApplicant( ifdiff'erent than owner):

By sigaing the applicant is certifying that they have read and understood the instructions accompanying this application.)

Location ofproperry involved in this requesAdd ess yet to ba aesigrred. Property le located aouth of the triLe on of Oerksen Rd erM Maehouse Dr.

PID: 28230530.

Parcel ID No. Zoning District ^^

Lega1 Description('if inetes and bounds, attach sheet): B°"" 18°,""''

s e a rey.

State nature of request in detail: ( What are you proposing for the properly?)The prop al Ie a rrew a story Senkk a Cerder bulWing tor Xoel Energy. It wi0 be usad to aerve the greater BiaU erd Lekee erea in e 6.4 eve aPoe et tha newly created Pequat I kes

Heart of the Good Lffe developmenY.

What changes( f any) aze you proposing to make to this site?

Building: n x y srem a nr s c mr evna n ma m, ma a.. rm, e mmi a z,ere sF

11C SCdp1Il: P1D IandscaPe PNn devebPed by O'2 D ign

Parking/ Signs. . m,,..,. m..

2 REV: MARCH 2O19

Pursuant to the Pequot La.kes City Ordinance, Section 170.050, the applicant should be prepared atthe public hearing to discuss the following issues by ezplaining how the proposed Conditional Usewill ca.use no significant adverse effects.

1) Describe the impact on the use and enjoyment of other properry in the immediate vicinity. Ifthere is no impact, egpla.in why.

Ne adre,se MpeW on ae arerer propeny fn a, e Irmoamate vidn&y m e w rtce mvabpnrem ao vemvlee oe te r. the uae mxoel E rereYe pruve1H• m he mmrtar eiN ma. 19 e e m 9ng property ea oeetea

in the Yd triel P edleaea to ave@e mi01e very sUMar In use to 9m gi7borirtg C9y Pub c Wmi s ffl y. Xml Errerg te fa r wm eupyml lely 12-04 epmatlOne m ryloyees eM w0 rol he opan to 8fe W EVC,

reeu ng in Mn6mt I Oe fo I Vemn WcbB emh mtl laiu eft mon Mmae. Typl l lmms d sGe A oi reek EayavA e 7em m AP. mNIeC use ararBre wee4mMs. 6lva%ml Erer e fmunan fmgdmm

i OeM metr. eeatlre& s. md m tatrmble MB. mMe1 ea Be ea e re aa0 Igh6m. Tbfa&rywID De en ewat foBie mm md esetvt C6n9 NMe Garabp of Ne Hemt dBie OooOlHe Da b mtl.

2) Describe character of the area and the existing pattems and uses of development in thearea. How is this proposal consistent with those patterns and uses?

Currently the ImM where Me proJeG located la used for egriculUual purpoaes. This wql he the fhat pareal devebped M tlre rtew Cfty Industrial pmk

The Cfty's vision for Nds devebpment fs fo suppoR end tac(Utate pubpc or private devebpmeM of this erea by creaHng recreatbnel, commerclal. end imlustrial oppordmitlea.

whieh e gns wfth the use af ihia rrew Servits CeMer bu dhtg f Xeel Erteigy.

3) Describe the impact on the ca,pacity of existing or planned community facilities ( sewer,drainage, other). Describe if additional facilities will be required.

The City proWdi new saNtery sewer and water main to iFre aite to aerve the rrew bWiding. The Cfty Is eiso provldh g

e atorm sswar serWce to tFre sl0e for the ProPosed atorm a6sr basirre on die slte to dreln to. The sDorm sewar w10 dreln to e reglo l portding o1f-site.

4) Describe the impact on the character of the neighborhood in which the property is located.The rrew one-story SerWce CenDer bulWing for Xcel Errergy wID folbw tha per ormar slandards induded in Sectton 17-5.16 Pehiot Devebpment

The exterior bulWh g flnlah w01 tollow the d ign reaommendetlorre. The famde wID be dlRerentieted by the uae of veried preeeat comxete watla wkh decoraWe taxlure and metel parrets.

Colo s to be used shaD be earth tar hertnanioua witli the G ader of the rrew development All yard sto age areea wN be sveen from eye level view from

pub e atreets end adJaeent propertles.

5) Describe the impact to traffic on roads and highways in the vicinity, and egpected trafficgeneraxed by this application. Is there adequate parking available to accommodate theproposal?

Thare shouW not be a signfflcent Inaease in trafflc to tl e roeds end highweys in the vich fty. The site Is loeated fn a IndusMal peHc

designed by the Ctty so we ere assuming tlrey have planned for an irwveasa in he(fic.

6) Discuss any environmental limita.tions of the site or area.There are rro e vaomr l nmimuor e for ure site.

3 REV: MARCH 2O19

CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

TO ALLOW A SERVICE CENTER

WITHIN THE PATRIOT DEVELOPMENT

ZONING CLASSIFICATION

JANLTARY 21, 2021

6:00 PM

AT

CITY HALL

4638 MAIN STREET

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

The following will be the subject of a public hearing on January 21, 2021, beginning at6:00 PM.

Hearing: Conditional Use Permit.

Applicant: Xcel Energy, d! b/ a/ Northern 5ta.tes Power Company, a MinnesotaCorporation.

Property Description: Property is located along Derksen Road and Larsen Parkway.Parcel ID is: 29230530.

Purpose: Application is for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Service Center in the

Patriot Development zoning classification. Applicant proposes to construct a 12, 972square foot building which will include business spaces, industrial bays, and storageareas. Applicant also proposes parking areas and outdoor storage areas. This facility willsupport approximately 12— 14 employees, but will not be open to the public. All

interested persons are invited to attend these hearings and be heard or send written

comments to City Hall. Copies of the pernut, maps, drawings and staff report areavailable at City Ha11 at least one week prior to the hearing date. Copies of the StaffReport regarding this application aze available at City Hall or on-line atwww.pequotlakes-mn.gov.

Property Owners Please Note: Notice relative to the above listed request is sent to allproperty owners within 350' of the applicant' s property. Please share this informationwith your neighbors in the event that any property owner has been overlooked or is notcontained in our records.

Dawn Bittner

Zoning SpecialistCity ofPequot Lakes

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