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17-3988, 17-3989, 17-3990 November 20, 2017 Page 6 of 10 application and the evidence submitted, the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: 1) Consistent with the community management plan; The intent for the proposed grading is residential in nature is it consistent with the permitted uses for the property. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; The proposed grading is residential in nature which is consistent with the permitted uses for the property. 3) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; This statement is true. 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; This statement is true. 5) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; This statement is true. 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; This criteria relates to whether the proposed grades resulting from the earth moment are appropriate and in character with the surrounding land and neighborhood. The applicant believes the proposing grading plan will allow for more floodplain and will create suitable lots for two new homes on the proposed lots. The grades, once established, should have no adverse impacts on the neighborhood. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The proposed grades will help to facilitate stormwater runoff down property lines, and not toward adjacent properties. The proposed grades should not result in a negative impact to neighboring properties. 8) 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; This condition is satisfied. 9) 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; The proposed grading for creating a building pad, adequate drainage for the lots and stormwater management will not change the intended residential use of the property so there should be no change in the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties. The action of importing and exporting of fill can have temporary adverse impacts on the neighborhood. Often substantial grading in residential zones creates temporary noise, dust, and vibration. The Planning Commission may suggest hour restrictions and timelines, a public information program, to minimize the impact to the neighborhood. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses The applicant has provided a landscape plan which will serve to reestablish vegetation. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; See #9 above. 12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; The noise resulting from the trucks hauling and equipment moving