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Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2002 Page 6 Staff noted the primary issues of the CEPTED review regard traffic flow through the development. The development has been redesigned to address these issues. Staff indicated the Environmental Board reviewed the request at their October 30, 2002 meeting and recommended approval. Their comments are attached to this report. Staff noted is that the Board's recommendations related to lighting and landscaping has been included as conditions of site and building plan/conditional use permit approval. Staff stated the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has determined that the proposed development will not require a Watershed District Permit as the impervious surface coverage on the property does not exceed one acre. Staff noted prior to the commencement of any site work, the applicant will be required to enter into a development agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by it. Staff stated as previously indicated, the applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a carwash within an I -1, Light Industrial zoning District (both drive - through and self - service carwashes are listed as conditional uses). Staff stated in considering conditional use permit requests, the Ordinance states that the Planning and Zoning Board shall recommend approval and the City Council shall order the issuance of such permit only if it finds that such use at such location: 1. Will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the City. Comment: The proposed use is not anticipated to be detrimental or endanger the public. 2. Will be harmonious with the general and applicable specific plans and policies of the comprehensive plan of the City and this ordinance. Comment: The Comprehensive Plan suggests industrial use of the site. Within the applicable LI, Light Industrial zoning district, carwashes are considered a conditional use. Thus, the proposed land use satisfies the land use directives of the Plan. 3. Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing and/or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area. Comment: The building design is consistent with material requirements of the Ordinance and therefore will not negatively affect the essential character of the area. The proposed building is in fact anticipated to improve the appearance of the area. 4. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including street, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer DRAFT MINUTES