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Planning & Zoning Board July 10, 2002 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES 3.Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existin g and/or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area. Comment: The building designs include many windows and rock face block. The design will be carried through on all four sides of th e buildings. This should help make the buildings more attractive. Landscaping and fencing should soften the development and help screen the use from residents. Th e added sidewalk should be beneficial for pedestrians. 4.Will be served adequately by essential publ ic facilities and services, including street, police and fire protection, drai nage structures, refuse disp osal, water and sewer systems, and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use. Comment: The proposal should be served ade quately by such faci lities and services. 5.Will not create excessive additional requiremen ts at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. Comment: This development should not increase public costs, nor be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 6.Will not involve uses, activities, processe s, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any pe rsons, property, or the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors. Comment: The proposed commercial uses upon this site should not cr eate any excessive externalities that would be abnormal to the character of commercial sites. 7.Will have vehicular approaches to the property, which are so designed as not to create traffic congestion or an interference w ith traffic on surroundi ng public thoroughfares. Comment: The site layout meets standards held within the City’s zoning ordinance including turn lanes, access width, and access spacing/location. 8.Will not result in the destruction, loss, or dama ge of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. Comment: The applicant is currently working with the RCWD to satisfy the remaining mitigation requirements through a comprehens ive drainage plan for th e site, future Ware Road extension and surrounding properties. 9.Will conform to specific standards of this ordinance applicable to the particular use.