08-17-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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r � #15-3773 12 August 2015 Page 3 of 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; development of the property for residential use is compatible and consistent with the neighborhood and surrounding uses. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; development of the property for residential use is compatible and consistent with the neighborhood and surrounding uses. 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; in the opinion of staff this criterion is met. 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 request for grading and filling within the floodplain will be reviewed by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and a 1:1 mitigation will be required to offset any impacts from the filling activity. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; the project should not result in undesirable views or sustained activity such to disturb neighbors. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise,glare, vibration, odors,fumes, dust, electrical interference,general unsightliness, or other means; the project should not result in a nuisance condition. 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 applicant will be required to keep debris off of the public roadways.The noise resulting from the trucks and equipment moving the material in and around the site should be minimized to the extent possible. The grading project will be evaluated and monitored by the City Engineer and planning staff so as to minimize nuisances during the project. 13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; the overall long term effect of the project should result in minimal if any environmental impacts. 14) 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; this project should result in no additional non-residential lighting or glare; and 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. The project should not be a detriment to the public health, public safety,or general welfare. 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. Additionally Section 78-1286(e) provides guidance for the granting of a conditional use permit in the Shoreland. Specifically, 78-1286(e) states the following: (1) Grading or filling in any type 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 wetland must be evaluated to determine how extensively the proposed activity would affect the following functional qualities of the wetland: Not applicable.