Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/03/2020

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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #20-190 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONNECTIONS CHURCH RECITALS 1. Kinghorn Construction and Connections Church, hereafter referred to as "Applicant", has properly applied for a Conditional Use Permit for a religious institution at the property generally known as PID 34-32-34-14-0014, on the land legally described as Tract A Registered Land Survey Number 119, Anoka County, Minnesota (the `Subject Property'); and 2. The Subject Property is approximately 7.11 acres in size; and 3. The Subject Property is zoned B-2 Business District; and 4. Religious Institutions are a Conditional Use in the B-2 Business District; and 5. The Planning Commission met and held a public hearing on September 3, 2020 and the minutes of such are incorporated by reference; and 6. The Applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit prior to formal site plan in order to allow the Applicant and Connections Church members time to fundraise for the new building; and 7. This permit shall be contingent upon future site plan approval; and 8. The City Council reviewed and approved the requested on September 22, 2020. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That the proposed use will not adversely impact traffic in the area. 2. That the proposed use will not be dangerous or detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or to the public welfare. 3. That the proposed use will not substantially or adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of surrounding properties. 4. That the proposed use will be operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and such use will not change the essential character of the area. 5. That the proposed use will not create additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services. 6. That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 7. That the proposed use will not be disturbing or hazardous to existing or future neighboring uses.