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