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MacRannolds CUP April 21, 1999 Page 4 • 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. Dog ownership, in and of itself, should not impose any burden to public facilities. 2. 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 deterrence to development of vacant land. The subject property's yard is fenced in, providing an adequate separation from adjoining properties. 3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. There are no plans to construct any type of structure in conjunction with this application, Ms. MacRannolds has indicated to staff that the dogs she has are "indoor"dogs. 4. The use is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. Dog ownership is a common feature in residential developments,yet in terms of • satisfying a need of the City, this criteria does not readily apply. 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. The zoning code allows for dog ownership by right so long as there are two or fewer dogs on the premises. Owning three or four dogs is allowed as a conditional use. 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Dog ownership is not addressed in the comprehensive plan,yet can be considered to be not inconsistent with the plan. 7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. This criteria may apply in the event that the dogs got free and ran loose and caused a traffic mishap. 8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. This criteria probably does not apply in this case as dog ownership typically does not • create the need for additional facilities.