Agenda - Council - 03/24/1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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10. 11. 12. I3. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. That City Staff research of a similar use in the City of Andover, with an approximate buffer area of 800 feet between the nearest residential neighborhood and the outdoor recreational uses, identifies lighting and noise levels as potential nuisances. That the outdoor recreational uses necessitate a significant lighting plan for the ballfields. '.. That there is approximately 1,100 feet between the nearest residential neighborhood and the proposed outdoor recreational uses. That the nearest point of the Subject Property is approximately 1,000 feet from the Mississippi River but is not included in the Critical River Overlay District. That the County owns an outlot immediately west of the Subject Property that has been preserved as part of a possible corridor for a future Mississippi River bridge crossing. That the Applicant's proposal has been submitted to the Anoka County Highway Department for review and comment and their response (dated 3/2/98) indicates that a bridge is at least 20 years into the future, but if and when a bridge project occurs in this location, there is additional right-of-way that will most likely be required for an interchange that will impact two &the ballfields and a portion of the customer parking area. That in response to the County's comments, the Applicant has stated an intent to cooperate for a bridge crossing, if and when it occurs. That the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use, or to the public welfare. That the proposed use will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of any surrounding property. That the proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will change the essential characler of the area. That the proposed use will not be hazardous to existing or future neighboring uses. That the proposed use will be disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. That the proposed use will be a substantial improvement to the property. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 2