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Resolution 8768 <br /> Page 4 <br /> the Comprehensive Plan and upon the health, safety and general welfare of occupants of <br /> surrounding lands. Among other things, the City Council shall make the following findings <br /> where applicable (Findings in italics): <br /> 1. The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and <br /> other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. <br /> Findings: The proposed use (major auto repair) will have no burden onto parks, <br /> schools, streets and public facilities. <br /> 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from <br /> adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be <br /> depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant <br /> land. <br /> Findings: The proposed use (major auto repair) will be located in an industrial <br /> area, and screened from residential uses to the north (Towns Edge Mobile Home <br /> Park) and west(Rice Creek Regional Park) as approved through the Development <br /> Review process (Res. 8765). <br /> 3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse <br /> effect upon adjacent residential properties. <br /> Findings: The appearance of the use will not have an adverse effect upon <br /> adjacent residential properties. <br /> 4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall <br /> needs of the City and to the existing land use. <br /> Findings: The proposed use (major auto repair) is consistent with previous use <br /> on this site (truck maintenance). <br /> 5. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of <br /> the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. <br /> Findings: The proposed use (major auto repair) is consistent with the Zoning <br /> Code, and the I-1 Industrial district. <br /> 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Findings: The proposed use (major auto repair) is consistent with the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. <br /> Findings: The proposed use (major auto repair) will have no effect on traffic or <br /> congestion. <br />