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Item 08A Page 5 of 9 The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Finding: The Open and Outdoor Storage area is currently screened from adjacent residential properties by a 6' solid wooden fence. Screening will be improved by a new 8' solid wooden fence. 4. 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. Finding: The building was built in 1965, primarily for use as a warehouse (PAK Company). The property has been underutilized as a warehouse without retail, for many years (Tires N'More). The proposed primary use for retail sales/service of construction materials with warehousing, and an accessory use of open and outdoor storage (Caliber Companies), is appropriate for this location, considering the existing building. 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. Finding: The proposed use (open and outdoor storage) is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code. 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Finding: The property is guided Mixed Use MU-PUD in the Comprehensive Plan (2010). Open and Outdoor Storage is not specifically addressed in the Comprehensive Plan, but relates to the following.• General Land Use Goal 1: Maintain a cohesive land use pattern that ensures compatibility and functional relationships between activities and uses. Policy h. Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses should not create a negative economic, social, or physical impact on adjoining developments. Policy k. Require and maintain buffering and visual separation between differing land uses, when possible. Policy L Strive for compatibility of adjacent land uses. Commercial Goal 2: Provide safe, convenient, attractive, and accessible commercial development. Policy d. Ensure that all service, institutional and commercial uses are adequately screened and buffered from any existing or planned residential developments. Policy e. The City will require buffers such as screen plantings, fences, and public and semi-public use areas to help eliminate conflicts and disruptions between commercial land uses and activities and adjacent or nearby residential development. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. Finding: The proposed use (open and outdoor storage) will not significantly contribute to traffic hazards or congestion. The property includes two easements; (1)