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shall deem a prerequisite of consideration in determining the effect of the use on the general welfare, public health and safety. As mentioned previously, the applicant has requested a CUP to allow retail sales as an accessory use within an I -P, Industrial Park District. Land Use /Zoning. A major consideration in determining the appropriateness of the proposed retail use is whether it is compatible with its context. By examining neighboring uses and zoning designations, one may gain an understanding of use suitability. The following is a listing of surrounding uses and their subsequent zoning designations. Location North of Site South of Site East of Site West of Site Zoned Land Use I -P District I -P District R -1 District I -P District Gardner Bros. Homes Pond /Vacant Residential Auto /Parts Repair The proposed retail use is generally acceptable with surrounding land uses with the exception of the adjacent R -1 District to the east. The compatibility concern has, however, been significantly lessened via the provision of screening and landscaping along the conflicting district borders. According to Section 918.040 of the City Ordinance, furniture sales, as proposed by the applicant, are a permitted accessory use within an I -P District. Parking. As a condition of acceptability, the proposed retail sales activities must be provided adequate off - street parking and loading (Sections 903.050 and 903.060). Currently the Slumberland ' facility provides 136 parking spaces, significantly less than required per a strict interpretation of the Ordinance. As shown on the attached floor plan, the proposed retail functions are to occur within existing warehouse space. As such, the following parking requirements have been adjusted accordingly: 2 Page 38