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4 Wetlands Wetlands are located on portions of the parcel but are not impacted by the accessory structures or home occupation. The applicant shall be cognizant of the existence of the wetlands on site. Floodplain The 2015 DFIRM indicates Zone A floodplain on the parcel. The existing house and accessory structures do not appear to be impacted by the floodplain. Architectural Plans and Exterior Building Materials A building permit is required for the office/restroom improvements. Signage Per Chapter 1010: Signs, one sign with a maximum size of 6 square feet placed at least 10 feet from the property line is allowed without a permit. Site Improvement Performance Agreement A Site Improvement Performance Agreement is not required. Findings of Fact Staff is recommending denial of the conditional use permit due to Findings of Fact listed in Council Resolution No. 17-29. Major concerns are traffic, land use compatibility and noise. Traffic Pine Street is a major collector road. It is an unimproved, gravel road west of 4th Avenue. There are approximately 230 ADT (23 households x 10 trips per day) along this gravel section. The distance from 4th Avenue to the subject site driveway is approximately 2,700 feet. Per the City Engineer, gravel roads are not efficient or cost effective when trips start to exceed 200 ADT. The proposed home occupation will increase personal traffic (employees and customers), heavy trash collection and delivery vehicles. The existing gravel road does not have structural design to accommodate the added traffic proposed by the home occupation. Land Use Compatibility The proposed home occupation is not compatible with present and future land uses of the area in regards to increased personal vehicles (employee and customer), garbage haulers and delivery traffic on the gravel road.