1999 Planning Commission Packets

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, : _ : ;; , - - � , �� G1�,,.;1� �� '`r�r, c:��--��..�'; ,,:�-�'� �'�` `'^��' "'' J ` � ,,�-L` �� --�� .' : �� --��.. ) .�. _�, ;,° :> :r !� Cornmunities ftequently misunderstand both the level and the nature of the discretion that they have in the review af conditional use pernnits. They often treat their review as though they were legislative approvals like a rezoning, rather than the administra�ive decisions that they are. ; :�. i �: ,. ; ,, : . : i. E , � ��. _, t. ;�: , • ;� - �� ,�. �� ; ��. , ��. � : �� . The foiiowing is a good example of an ardinance de�inition and the standards for its appraval. (A) Purpos�: "Conditional use" rneans a land use or development as defined by ordinance that would not be appropriate generally but may be allowed with appropriate resirictions as provided by of�icial controls upon a finding that 1) certain conditions as detailed in the Zoning Ordinance exist, 2) the use or development canforms to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the City and 3) is compatibie with the existing neighborhood. (B) Applicafiion, �'ublic Hearing, Notice and Procedure: The application, public hearing, public notice and pz'ocedure requirements for conditional use permits shall6e the sa.me as those for amendments as provided in Section lOrS-6 of this Chapter, except thai the permit shall be issued on the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Council. Aithough specific submissions required to complet� an application for a conditional use permit may vary with the specific use and the district in which iY is Iocated, all applications for such permiis must include at minimum a site plan that clearly illustrates the following: proposed land use, building mapping and functions, circulation and parking areas, planting areas and treatment, sign locations and type, basic lighting concerns, the relationship of the proposed projec� to neighboring uses, enviranmentat impacts and demand for Municipal services. (C) Standards: The Flanning Commission shall recommend a conditionai use permit and the Councii shall issue s�ach conditional use permits only if it finds that such use at the proposed locatian: 2. Will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, canvenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the City. Will be harmonious with the general and applicable specific objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plam and this Title. Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be compatible in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general viciruty and will not �hange the essential charact�r of that area.