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COMPOSITE REPORT - Page 2 APPLICATION NO. 6585/1330 STAFF COMMENTS REGIONAL PLANNING Petition 6585 —CUP 1330. This proposed firearms sales and service—a limited family business—is in an agricultural preservation area of the Town of Pleasant Springs. The relevant policy for this area is: Non-agriculture commercial uses will be considered if they are limited to small businesses which do not require use of prime agricultural land. a. Proposals using town roads for access will be limited to small contractors, vehicle storage, and limited outdoor storage with the following conditions: • Minimal or no conflict with neighbors. • Septic tank system limited to size for one-bedroom house. • Service offered is one generally needed in the town. • Minimal land area necessary for the use to be rezoned. • Trucks and equipment will be limited to a total of six units. • Weight limit will be 20 tons per vehicle. Comments: The 9-acre site was rezoned to RH-3 several years ago;therefore, agricultural preservation as such is not a policy consideration. There are houses adjacent to the north. There are larger residential developments 1/4 mile to the north and 1/4 mile to the south. Williams Drive is a major roadway connection between Stoughton(south) and Lake Kegonsa State Park(north). A business at this location could generate significant additional traffic. There is an existing residence with an on-site sewer system. Firearms sales and service "need"is difficult to determine. If the site is to be rezoned,the A-2(8) does not allow additional development. The conditional use permit is needed to permit the business. The permit could be limited to a specific building with specific limits on the volume of business. Trucks do not appear to be an issue, although there may need to be a parking area specified. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (septic, etc.) None. DANE COUNTY HIGHWAY None. OTHER None.