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November 25, 2014 Page 7 The proposal would not change the use of the property. The current use (and proposed use) as a commercial business is consistent with the City Code and uses outlined within. Criteria met. b. Promote orderly development and redevelopment; The proposal seeks to fill a currently vacant portion of a commercial building that has been used as a restaurant use in the past. Having dining options within walking distance from single-family residential neighborhoods encourages walkable and sustainable neighborhoods. Criteria met. c. Provide adequate light, air, and access to property; The proposal would not negatively impact adequate light or air from reaching the property or adjacent properties as the existing buildings and site layout will not be modified as part of the proposal. Criteria met. d . Prevent congestion in the public streets; While additional vehicle and pedestrian trips will be made to and from the site with the addition of a restaurant use , the proposal is not anticipated to have an impact on the traffic or congestion in the public streets. If all parking spaces are fully utilized within the existing parking lot, it is possible that vehicles could overflow into the surrounding public streets. However, given the hours of operation of the other businesses located on site, and the nature of the business to have quick turnaround (pick-up and deliver) of customers, it is anticipated that parking and traffic can be handled adequately on the Property. Criteria met. e . Prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by regulating land, buildings, yards, and densities; Allowing the requested variance will not result in overcrowding of the land or an undue concentration of structures as the buildings will not be altered from existing conditions on site. Criteria met. f Provide for compatibility of different land uses; CONCLUSIONS The proposal will not result in a change of land use, nor is it seen conflict with adjacent land uses. Having a mixture of uses and services within a close proximity to one another promotes the City's visions of having a sustainable and walkable community. Criteria met. The Property has been utilized for commercial uses for the past several decades, and has been in close proximity to single-family residential land uses. The existing buildings on site will not change in any way (other than proposed signage along the north side of the southernmost building), nor will the layout of the existing parking lot. Having a restaurant use occupy a portion of the south building will provide an alternative dining option for residents within the immediate area and throughout the community and surrounding area. The location of the site also lends itself well to opportunities for residents and neighbors to walk to the property as opposed to traveling by vehicle . 59