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' t COMPOSITE REPORT - Page 2 APPLICATION NO. 6793 STAFF COMMENTS REGIONAL PLANNING Petition 6793. This proposed landscape business site is in an Agricultural Preservation Area of the Town of Cottage Grove. The town/county plan allows for such rural businesses that do not require the provision of public services; however, a site plan is required to address possible impacts of such a business as specified in the adopted plan: A site plan shall be prepared and submitted to the Town Plan Committee for approval before a rural business can be established or expanded. The purpose of the site plan is to determine the type and scope of impacts the business will produce. The site plan shall include the following information: a. If the business is located within 100 feet of an adjacent residence or residential zoning district, the side of the business facing the residence shall be screened by a landscape screen or other visual barrier (see Dane County Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 10.16(7)for specifications of screening). b. The name and cartway width of the road(s) serving the business shall be shown on the site plan. If the business requires any special access improvements, these shall be shown on the site plan. c. A plan for storage and/or disposal of solid waste and hazardous materials used in the operation shall be submitted to the Town. The site plan should also identify any noise or odors produced by the business and perceptible at the boundaries of the property. d. Off-street parking shall be delineated on the site plan, in accordance with the provisions of the Dane County Zoning Ordinance. No parking or storage of vehicles is permitted within the street right-of-way. The projected traffic levels and types of vehicles proposed to service or use the business shall also be delineated. e. If the business is to operate at night, all outdoor lighting shall be designed so as not to create glare or shine directly on neighboring residences. f. Businesses requiring high amounts of water usage, large septic tanks or needing fire protection provided by a public system with hydrants should be directed to the urban service area. g. Businesses shall satisfy the requirements of the Dane County Construction Site Erosion Control Ordinance, Chapter 14, Sec. 14.50-14.99. Stormwater runoff from a commercial development shall be no greater than what existed prior to development. If the site plan and impacts are found acceptable, the site could be conditionally rezoned with the site plan compliance as a major condition on the rezoning. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (septic, etc.) None. DANE COUNTY HIGHWAY CTH "AB" is a controlled access highway. It is unclear if access is from Siggelkow Road or dead end town road. If access is from dead end town road, this intersections may need to be improved depending on size of business and type of vehicles being utilized.