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Resolution 8670 November 28, 2016 Page 2 WHEREAS, according to the Mounds View City Code, Section 1125.01, Subd 3, the City Council is to review a standard set of criteria when considering a Conditional Use Permit, including making Findings; and, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View City Council does hereby determine that the criteria as identified in the Mounds View City Code, Section 1125.01, Subd 3(b) are satisfied and makes the following Findings of Fact related to its decision: 1. The use •will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. Finding: The open and outdoor storage areas will have no burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screeningfrom adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land Finding: The open and outdoor storage areas will be screened from adjacent residentially zoned areas along Bronson Dr. by a solid decretive wall, the Public Works Maintenance building itself, and Salt Storage shed. Additional screening will include an 8'tall chain- link fence around the perimeter of the site. Additional screening will be proved by trees and shrubs. 3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Finding: The proposed Public Works Facility expansion will improve the appearance of the existing facility. 4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. Finding: The need for open and outdoor storage at the Public Works Facility is necessary for the operation of the City. 5. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. Finding: The use of open and outdoor storage is consistent with the I-1 Zoning District, and with City Code, Section 1116.04, Subd 1 (Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use in the 1-1 District).