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Page 2 individual that would like to use property for a retail body shop, therefore a CUP is required for an expansion of a non -conforming use. In order to change the use from a wholesale business to retail the applicant has applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) to expand the legal non -conforming use. The CUP can only be approved with findings that the expansion will reduce the impacts of the legal non -conforming use on the surrounding properties in terms of activity, noise, traffic, light, appearance, outside storage of vehicles, equipment, or materials, or other issues pertinent to the property and use involved. The applicant has stated that the whole sale auto body business has approximately 75-100 vehicles entering the property throughout the week and approximately 6-10 auto part deliveries per day. The proposed retail auto body business would have 6-10 vehicles entering the property per week and 1-2 auto part deliveries per day. Throughout the week the existing wholesale auto body business uses all of the available parking in the lot and the entire space in the south fenced parking area for preparation for vehicle transports. The applicant has stated that the proposed retail auto body business would only use the parking as shown on the proposed site plan, which is far less that was is currently being used for vehicle parking and storage. Stored vehicles would be inside the building or in designated parking spaces within the fenced area on the south side of the building. Large transport trucks with damaged vehicles will not be allowed to access the property. Other materials related to the business will not be allowed to be stored outdoors. The proposed use would provide a reduction in activity, traffic, and outdoor storage of vehicles; thus, reducing the impact of the use on the surrounding properties. 3. LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION -MAKING: The City's discretion in approving or denying a conditional use permit amendment is limited to whether or not the change meets the standards outlined in the Comprehensive Land Use Regulations. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the conditional use permit. 4. CONTEXT: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning The properties to the north, south, and west, are zoned Central Business (C-1) and are occupied by a gas station, bank, and auto parts store. The property to the east is zoned Central Residential (CR-3) and is occupied by the Historic Legion Post Villa Apartments. The property itself and the surrounding properties are guided Mixed -Use in the 2030 Land Use Plan. 0