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3. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. 4. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the aggregate property values in the area in which the amendment or conditional use is proposed. 5. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. 6. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the development of the conditional use shall reflect the architectural character of the conforming: buildings in the surrounding area in regard to the following: a. Proportion, scale and roof line; b. Architectural style; and c. Exterior finish materials. D. The Planning Commission and City staff shall have the authority to request additional information from the applicant concerning operational factors or to retain expert testimony with the consent and at the expense of the applicant concerning operational factors, said information to be declared necessary to establish performance conditions in relation to all pertinent sections of this Ordinance. E. The applicant or a representative thereof shall appear before the Planning Commission in order to answer questions concerning the proposed amendment'or conditional use permit request. The Planning Commission shall make a finding of fact and recommend such actions or conditions relating to the request as they deem necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Ordinance. Such recommendation shall be in writing and accompanied by the report and recommendation of the City staff. G. The City Council shall not grant a conditional use permit or amendment until they have received a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission and any City staff or until sixty (60) days after the first regular Planning Commission meeting at which the request was considered. Failure by the Planning Commission to reach a decision within the time limit shall be deemed as a recommendation fob denial of the request. The City H. Upon receiving the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the City staff, the report and recommendation shall be placed on the agenda for the next regular Little Canada Zoning Ordinance Administration -Amendments 921-2