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Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br /> 3 <br />B. Natural Characteristics of Site <br /> <br />The site is relatively flat land that is not located within the floodplain. There is a wetland on the <br />southwest corner of the property that is not impacted by the operation. <br /> <br />4. ANALYSIS: <br /> <br />A. Conditional Use Permit <br /> <br />General Standards <br /> <br />The Planning Commission must review the application for a conditional use permit with the <br />standards provided in Section 90-37 in the City Code. Staff used these standards to review the <br />application and found that the request meets the applicable standards as follows: <br /> <br />1. The proposed use is permissible by law. <br /> <br />The exterior storage may only be permitted in the Restricted Industrial district by a CUP, but is <br />otherwise permitted by law. <br /> <br />2. The proposed use is keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. <br /> <br />The use is allowed in the Restricted Industrial district and will keep with the spirit and intent of <br />the ordinance, which is intended to provide a location for office, storage, and limited <br />manufacturing facilities that do not require municipal water or sanitary sewer services. Outdoor <br />storage as a principal use is allowed with a CUP. <br /> <br />3. The proposed use is compatible with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and the character of <br />the surrounding area. <br /> <br />The use is consistent with the character of this Restricted Industrial zoning classification. The <br />City’s Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as Industrial. <br /> <br />4. The proposed use has adequate drainage, water supply, electrical, gas, and sewage <br />treatment facilities. <br /> <br />Staff does not foresee any problems with utilities or drainage. <br /> <br />5. The proposed use has adequate road access. <br /> <br />The use has adequate access onto Highway 61. MnDOT is reviewing the plan and any <br />improvements required by MnDOT shall be constructed. <br /> <br /> <br />