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MVFPZ.ORD 3/18/92 (2) Transmit one copy of the information described in subsection (1) to a designated engineer or other expert person or agency for technical assistance, where necessary, in evaluating the proposed project in relation to flood heights and velocities, the seriousness of flood damage to the use, the adequacy of the plans for protection, and other technical matters. (3) Based upon the technical evaluation of the designated engineer or expert, the Planning Commission shall determine the specific flood hazard at the site and evaluate the suitability of the proposed use in relation to the flood hazard. be Based. In passing upon conditional use applications, the City Council shall consider all relevant factors specified in other sections of this Chapter, and (1) The danger to life and property due to increased flood heights or velocities caused by encroachments. (2) The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands or downstream to the injury of others. (3) The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these systems to prevent disease, contamination, and unsanitary conditions. (4) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner. (5) The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community. (6) The requirements of the facility for a waterfront location. (7) The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the proposed use. (8) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing development and development anticipated in the foreseeable future. (9) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and flood plain management program for 'the area. (10) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles. 49 - 11