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Station Report Nov 22, 2004 Page 5 Section 1125.01, Subdivision 1e, relating to adverse effects: The City shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment or conditional use. Its judgment shall be based upon (but not limited to) the following factors: (1) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies this property and the adjoining property as Neighborhood Commercial. A fuel station would not be considered a consistent use within the neighborhood commercial designation. (Fuel stations are in areas designated Highway Commercial.) The Station is NOT consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. (2) The geographical area involved and (4) the character of the surrounding area. The area surrounding the Station site is predominantly residential with the exception of the building to which the Station is attached and the supermarket located south of The Station. Cross of Glory Church is located across the street from the Station. Churches are typically found in residential districts. (3) Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. It is unlikely that The Station is depreciating the area in which it is located and it is unlikely its continued existence would further depreciate the area. The City Code however presumes that at some point, the use would be brought into conformance. (5) The demonstrated need for such use The applicants will assert that given their existing customer base and volume of fuel and convenience sales, the need is evident. Section 1125.01, Subdivision 3b, outlines the criteria for granting a conditional use permit: In granting a conditional use permit, the City Council shall consider the advice and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning 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: (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. The continuation of the use should not create or exacerbate any burdens.