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1. That the proposed use/development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plans and of Chapter 17, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the City or the immediate neighborhood; 2. That such use/development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; 3. That the use development is adequate for internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and convenience; 4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movements or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of signs and lighting devices as to prevent the occurrence of nuisances; landscaping and other similar features to prevent the littering or accumulation of trash, together with other factors deemed to affect public health, welfare, safety and convenience; 5. That an adequate amount and proper location of pedestrian walks, malls and landscaped spaces to prevent pedestrian use of vehicular ways and parking spaces and to separate pedestrian walks, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities. Several residential neighbors of G.E. Enterprises attended the first Planning Commission hearing on April 13. They raised several concerns related to dust, trash, odor and noise and traffic associated with the operation of the business. Based on the concerns raised, the Planning Commission continued the application and directed the applicant to meet with the neighbors to attempt to resolve the issues of concern. The applicant hosted a meeting with the neighbors on the evening of Monday, May 3. Notice of the meeting was mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of G.E. Enterprises. Solutions to all of the neighborhood concerns were developed during that meeting and have been incorporated into the Special Review Use plans. Johnstone provided a brief summary of the major issues: 1. Truck Traffic: Semi-trailer deliveries are now restricted to a primary route coming off Highway 42 along Short Street, Lafayette Street and Cannon Street. The City has agreed to work with G.E. Enterprises on greater regular maintenance of the gravel roads on this route. Griffith Street will be the secondary route, with no truck traffic allowed through the residential district to the north along Harper Street. 2. Trash: G.E. Enterprises has added a small dumpster for general trash that is serviced weekly by a commercial trash hauler. The dumpster is proposed to be fully enclosed in a gated fence enclosure with a height of approximately 4 feet, the height of the trash dumpster on site. It would be appropriate to make that somewhat taller to ensure full screening, therefore, staff recommends a more typical six-foot height. Landscape waste materials will also be removed on a weekly or greater basis. They will be stored on the south end of the site, as far from the residential areas as possible. 3. Dust: It has been noted on the PUD that the site will be regularly watered during dry periods to avoid dust problems from the site. Magnesium chloride will be applied to adjacent roads to help mitigate that dust source. 22