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The Metropolitan Council proposes to build a park and ride facility on a 4 acre site that is within the right of way of MnDOT's Trunk Highway 36. This parking facility itself covers approximately 2.5 acres with a 5,100 square foot filtration basin. It will contain a total of 278 parking spaces. The east side of the site will contain a 9' x 18' bike shelter, a 10.5' x 12' restroom facility, and a 6' x 28' bus shelter. The zoning standards apply generally to development on private property, and do not translate specifically to public improvements within the right of way. As such, the primary analysis will be whether the facility meets the general conditional use criteria through compatibility with the area, and avoiding the creation of congested conditions in the area. The conditional use permit criteria for this use including the following Section 912.04.A Public regulated utility buildings, public garage, public utility cabinets or infrastructure, and/or similar structures which are necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community 1. Conformity with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained and required setbacks and side yard requirements are met. • The setbacks for this particular use do not apply, since the improvements are public elements within the right of way. 2. Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage. • No equipment is being stored on the site. 3. Adequate screening and landscaping from neighboring residential districts is provided in accordance with Section 903.020.G of this Ordinance. • Screening is not necessary because the site in not adjacent to any residential lots. Landscaping is shown within the plan to be sufficient for the standards of an off site parking facility however approval should be pending the city engineer's review. 4. The provisions of Section 921.010.0 of this Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. Section 921.010.0 1. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Land Use Plan. • The proposed plan does appear to be consistent with the goals and policies of the transportation and land use sections of the comprehensive plan in provision for transit. 2. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed site is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. 58