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• Subd . C Conditional Use Permit. • ( 1 ) 'our-pose . The purpose of a conditional use permit is to provide the City of Mounds View with a reasonable degree of discretion in determining the suitability of certain designated uses upon the general welfare , public health and safety . ( 2 ) Criteria for Grantinc Conditional Use Permits . In granting a conditional use permit, the City Council shall consider the advise and recommendations of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed use on the Comprehensive Plan and upon the health, safety and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands. Among other things , the City Council shall make the following findings where • applicable: — a . 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. b. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrance to development of vacant land . c . The structure and site shall have an appearance • that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. d . 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 . • e . The use is consistant with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends• to locate the proposed use . f . The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. g . The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion . h. Adecuate utilities , access roads , drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided .