Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/12/1998 - Special Meeting

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10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. '18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 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 ora possible corridor for a future Mississippi River bridge crossing. That the Applicant's proposal has been submitted to Anoka County for review and comment and their response (dated 3/2/98) indicates that a bridge is at least 20 years into the furore, 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 of 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/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/will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of any surrounding property. That the proposed use will/will not 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/will not change the essential character of the area. That the proposed use will/will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. That the proposed use will/will not be a substantial improvement to the property. That the proposed use will/will not be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection. That the proposed use will/will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will/will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.