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17-3899 2060 Wayzata Blvd. February 21, 2017 Page 5 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; The adjoining properties to the north and east are residential; to the south and west are commercial. The proposed daycare use appears to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan text that suggests service uses are appropriate for this site. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The Community Management Plan suggests that this property and those to its immediate west "should be developed with a mix of commercial uses including retail, service and office components"'. Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The existing building has both commercial and residential characteristics and its location and design make it relatively compatible with the surrounding residential and commercial uses. 8) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; No evidence has been presented to suggest otherwise. 9) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; Landscaping should be inspected to ensure that adequate screening is retained between the existing building and the adjacent residential neighborhood. It appears that not all landscaping required with the original PUD site approvals is in place. This includes vegetative screening throughout the site as well as structural screening of the dumpster area. 10) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; No evidence has been presented to suggest otherwise. 11) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; No evidence has been presented to suggest otherwise. Access easement through the Senior Housing site are in place to allow access to brown Road in the interim before Wayzata Boulevard improvements are completed by Hennepin County. 12) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The proposed daycare use of an existing build is not expected to have any negative effects on the environment nor the natural, scenic and historic features of the area. 13) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right- of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; The site currently contains appropriately shielded parking lot lighting. Any changes to the exterior lighting will need to be reviewed to ensure conformance with the glare standards; and 14) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. There is no evidence that the proposed use will have detrimental effects. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official controls to change the status of conditional uses. Public Comments No comments for or against the proposal have been received as of this writing..