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4) That the proposed Conditional Use Perinit is to allow an additional accessory structure in a Rural Residential zoning district, at the property located at 5699 Keats Avenue North. 5) That the Conditional Use Permit amendment is granted for the property legally described as follows and commonly known as 5699 Keats Avenue North: 11th I UP I• ec i owns ip an 0102921.23.0003 6) The proposed use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. The proposed use would not make a major impact on the property. The proposed accessory structure would be located in an area that is of lower grade than the rest of the property and is mostly screened from view front the street and adjacent properties. 7) The use or development conforms to the City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the property is guided or Rural Area Development. The Comprehensive Plait proclaims that "existing operating agricultural uses and qualifying alternative uses that preserve the open space within the community shall be supported. These uses shall be encouraged to continue operations and to retain large land holdings that contribute to operating efficiency... the City shall affirmatively establish and pursue specific strategies and seek resources to assist existing agricultural uses in remaining a viable alternative to urbanization for landowners, consistent with the concept cif "a right to. arm. "" 8) The use or development is compatible with the existing neighborhood. The use is compatible with the existing neighborhood, as similar accessory structures exist on some surrounding properties: The additional accessary structure is not expected to make a significant impact on the property. 9) The proposed use meets all specific development standards for such use listed in Article 7 of this Chapter. There are no specific development standard for additional accessory structures listed in Article 7 of this Chapter. However, Article 5, Section 154.213 sets forth standards for Accessoty Buildings and Structures, Generally. Provided conditions are met, the porposed accessory structure meets these standards. 10) If the proposed use is in a flood plain management or sboreland area, the proposed use meets all the specific standards for such use listed in Chapter 150, § 150.250 through 150,257 (Shoreland Regulations) and Chapter 152 (Flood Plain Management), The property is located in an area of minintalflood hazard. 11) The proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be compatible in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area, Resolution 2016-092 2