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LA21-000013 <br />February 16, 2021 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br />8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding <br />area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; <br />This criterion is met. <br />9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the <br />area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when <br />compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; This criterion is <br />met. <br />10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and <br />activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The applicant is proposing a 72” tall <br />perimeter fence along the rear of the of the property. This criterion is met. <br />11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, <br />dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; This criterion is <br />met. <br />12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that <br />cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or <br />unsafe access; This criterion is met. <br />13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area <br />and to minimize environmental impact; This criterion is met. <br />14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the <br />public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; This criterion is met. <br />and <br />15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. This criterion <br />is met. <br />A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, <br />a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are <br />observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official <br />controls to change the status of conditional uses. <br /> <br />Conditional Use Permit Analysis: <br />The application is proposing a day nursery use which will operate 7:30am – 6:00 pm, Monday- <br />Friday with no weekend use. The applicant currently has 54 student enrolled with full capacity at <br />110 children. The business is operating with 13 staff members and could have up to 21 staff on <br />rotating shifts. <br /> <br />Day nurseries generate traffic at peak times, during the morning and evening rush hours. Access <br />to the site is via a single driveway off of Wayzata Blvd. This driveway lines up with Brimhall Ave. <br />in Long Lake. The County has installed turn lanes to support this intersection. <br /> <br />Public Comments <br />The neighbors at 2160 and 2073 Wayzata Blvd has submitted a signed acknowledgements. The <br />property drive lane accesses through City of Long Lake. They submitted an email stating <br />they have no comments regarding this application. <br /> <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate any <br />impacts created by the proposal? <br />2. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application?