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1. 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. 2. The proposed site is or will be compatible with the present and future land uses of the area. 3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. 4. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. 5. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. Zoning. The subject site is zoned B -3, General Business District, which allows convenience gasoline operations as a conditionally permitted use. Therefore, the proposed use is an acceptable use of the property under certain conditions found necessary by the City of Little Canada. Setbacks. As outlined below, the proposal meets all of the setback requirements as outlined within the City Code. Required Proposed Front (street) 40' 70' Front (canopy) 20' 30' Side 0' 5' Side 0' 5' Building Height. City Ordinance prohibits buildings within the B- 3 zoning district from exceeding three (3) stories, or thirty -six (36) feet in height, which ever is less. The proposed building will be one story, therefore, complies with the Zoning Ordinance. Landscaping /Buffering. The applicant is proposing extensive landscaping along the North and West property lines, consisting of eighty -three (83) Mint Julep Junipers, six (6) Colorado Spruce, ten (10) Crab Trees, and three (3) Skyline Honey Locust Trees. These trees will serve as a buffer to the adjacent commercial properties to the North and West. The entire perimeter boulevard will be sodded, and six (6) Red Splendor Crab trees will be planted along Country Drive and Little Canada Road. The existing retaining wall along the North and West property lines will remain. There appears to be mechanical equipment in the rear of the building which is to be screened with a six (6) foot tall wooden fence. The applicant should provide greater detail in regards to the design of the fence and the mechanical equipment. Page 29