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h. The property is in compliance with the performance standards of Section 6-390. Staff is not aware of any noncompliance issues on the property. Some outdoor storage is currently being utilized, which is in support of the ongoing plant renovations. Once construction is complete, all exterior storage must be removed. i. The accessory structure complies with the standards of Section 8-130. This is reviewed in greater detail below. In addition to the standards of, Section 8-130 of the Zoning Code states that no special use shall be recommended by the Planning Commission unless it shall find: a. That the establishment, maintenance, or operations of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort of the general public. The applicant has stated that the silos will contain flour. Also, two silos have existed on the property for nearly 6 years without any complaint from neighboring businesses or residents. As such, staff feels the proposed silo will not endanger the public health, safety, morals, or comforts of the general public. b. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. The proposed silo will be located within 5' of the principal structure and located in the rear yard, which abuts I-35W.. Because of the silo's proximity to the principal building, only 18' of the silos are visible from Old Highway 8. The adjacent properties, including the freeway, are located at distances of over 200 - 300' that the silos will not be clearly viewable. Lastly, all adjacent property is zoned for Industrial uses and no residential homes are within the vicinity. Therefore staff finds the proposed silos will not negatively impact enjoyment of other property or impair property values. c. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. The adjacent properties are developed for industrial uses consistent with zoning and guide plan maps. d. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. The site has adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, etc.