04-21-2025 - Agenda Packet Planning Commission - Packet

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FILE # LA25-000013 21 April 2025 Page 3 of 4 The proposal, in part, is improving stormwater facilities in the area, improving the capabilities of moving water during heavy precipitation. 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 property is a golf course, which is a permitted conditional use in RR-1B zoning. Properties in excess of five (5) acres with grading activities disturbing an area larger than 20,000 square feet is an allowed use with approval of an interim use permit. This criterion is met. 2) The use will not delay anticipated development or redevelopment of the site: The property is fully developed as a golf course and the proposed interim use is a reasonable redevelopment and improvement of the site. This criterion is met. 3) The use will not be in conflict with any provisions of the City Code on an ongoing basis: Staff finds the proposed interim use does not create a conflict with the City Code. This criterion is met. 4) The use will not adversely affect the adjacent property, the surrounding neighborhood, or other uses on the property where the use will be located: The proposed interim use is not anticipated to adversely affect the adjacent area. Only 4.92 acres of the more-than-120-acre property will be affected, and the work on the property will be located away from adjacent properties. This criterion is met. 5) The use will not impose additional unreasonable costs on the public: The interim use will not impose additional costs on the public. This criterion is met. 6) The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty: The applicant has indicated that the land disturbance project will be completed by May 1, 2026. The site will be revegetated following completion of the project. This criterion is met. 7) The applicant agrees in writing to any conditions that the city council deems appropriate for the use, including a requirement for a financial security to ensure removal of all evidence of the use upon termination, and restoration of the site to prior or better conditions. The conditions shall be set forth in a development agreement between the property owner and the city, which agreement shall be recorded with the Hennepin County Recorder or Register of Deeds: Approval of the Interim Use Permit will be executed through a signed and recorded resolution. All requirements for the use and conditions of approval will be stated within the resolution. This criterion is met. 134