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F. Washington County has not issued a permit for the temporary septic system. As noted above, Washington County provided a letter dated April 1, 2020 regarding the School District's application. As to the proposed CUP amendment and proposed on -site septic, the Public Health and Environment Department acknowledged, as of the date of the letter, that they had not received an application for a replacement Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (septic system), and, therefore, could not make an assessment whether the plan and proposed use is feasible. (Ex. 21.) G. With respect to the interim use of the temporary septic, the County noted that the current 3,000 gallon septic tank is not sufficient, as it does not meet the requirements of MN Rule Chapter 7080 or Washington County Ordinance #206. (Id.) H. The County also noted that it has not commented on the capacity needed for the site, contrary to the representation made by the School District. (Id.) Finally, the County noted that the Utility Plan does not indicate where the replacement system will be located and does not accurately depict what is currently on site. (Id.). I. On April 29, 2020, the City received communication from Washington County that the School District had submitted a new septic system design to the County on April 28, 2020. The County provided that proposal to the City. (Ex. 33.) The County provided the City a summary of the newly proposed system and aclarowledged that it addressed the issues raised from the first design. (Ex. 32.) Its new plans appear to address the concerns raised by the City Engineer as well. VII. FINDINGS ON DENIAL Conditional Use Permit Findings — City Code § 154.106(A) A. City Code § 154.106(A) provides that the City Council may grant a conditional use if it finds that the proposed use meets specific findings. The City finds that the School District did not meet its burden to show compliance with City Code § 154.106(A) and the proposed use does not comply with specific findings required by City Code § 154.106(A). Pursuant to City Code § 154.106(F), the City makes the following specific findings which require denial of the application and requested amendment: i. The City finds the proposed use of the Property with a temporary septic and a permanent septic system does not conform to the City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. City Code § 154.106(A)(2). a. The City approved the development of the parcel and the previous Conditional Use Permit with the expectation and requirement that the Property as developed be connected to sanitary sewer and water facilities. — -- — - 14