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American Legion Rezoning, CUP, Site Plan July 14, 1999 page 4 e. Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. f Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors. g. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which are so designed as not to create traffic congestion or an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. h. Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. i. Will conform to specific standards of this ordinance applicable to the particular use. The site is in the MUSA and utilities will be available along Lake Drive. Site design with • complete landscaping that provides suitable screening is important to avoid negative effects from the design. • To reiterate the economic development issue, the City's original plan was to market all four acres together for economic development. The Legion's proposal would reduce this to three acres. Four acres would be easier to market, especially with the plan for a common access drive. In addition, the other three acres must be designed around the existing building that would house the Legion. As to the proposed use itself, there is no reason to object to an American Legion per se. However, there is reason to examine the location and surrounding uses when considering this site for a club such as the Legion. On a regular basis, bars generally are open until 1:00 a.m. In addition, large events would be the greatest concern. For example, a wedding reception that runs late may result in noise that impacts the neighbors. The closest house is approximately 270 feet from the rear property line. Originally, the Legion proposed to remove a stand of trees on the back of the site that provided a visual screen. Commercial uses that abut residential property must provide complete visual screening along the boundary. The screening issue is important and is addressed fully as part of the site plan review to avoid repetition. Neighborhood Concerns: A number of neighbors attended the June 9 meeting and four expressed opposition to the project. The common concern was opposition to a bar at this location for reasons of noise and safety. The noise from wedding receptions was another concern. A resident with a licensed daycare facility expressed concern over how it would