03-17-2025 - Agenda Packet Planning Commission - PC Packet

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FILE # LA25-000009 17 March 2025 Page 3 of 5 9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses: The interim use is not anticipated to impact the use or enjoyment of property in the area. This criterion is met. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses: The area of the subject property where the interim use will occur has tree cover and/or large grades to screen all sides of the property from undesirable views and activities. This criterion is met. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means: The proposal is not anticipated to create a nuisance, given the existing conditions of the property with its location between two major thoroughfares and with adequate vegetative screening on-site. This criterion is met. 12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access: The proposal is not anticipated to create excessive traffic burdens on the nearby road network. Wayzata Boulevard West is a minor arterial county road that has the capacity to serve this use. This criterion is met. 13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact: The property has wetland areas in various areas. The applicant has proposed the interim use to occur in an environmentally sensitive location, outside of the wetland areas of the property. This criterion is met. 14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of- way or neighboring residential uses or districts: The proposal does not include the installation of any exterior lighting. This criterion is met. 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare: Staff finds the proposal does not come at a detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare of residents and landowners of the City of Orono. No interim use permit may be granted unless the city council determines that the use will comply with the following (78-1747): 1) The use is allowed as an interim use in the applicable zoning district: The staging and storage of materials for a utility project within public rights-of-way in the City of Orono is allowed as an interim use in RR-1B zoning district. This criterion is met. 2) The use will not delay anticipated development or redevelopment of the site: The portion of the site to be used will not delay the current or future development of the vacant site. This criterion is met. 3) The use will not be in conflict with any provisions of the City Code on an ongoing basis: 74