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of research specifically focusing on minimum security, work release, pre-release or other community correctional programs is much more rare but does exist.... " (3) 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 general area is fully developed, however approximately %Z mile south of the property is approximately 100 acres of property in the process of being redeveloped. There is a possibility redevelopment of that property could be impacted if the proposed reentry center were located so close in proximity. While staff is unsure of the exact impact, a apartment developer currently constructing a building has expressed some concern over the proposed use being located too close and at a northern gateway area to City. (4) That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. The proposed reentry center would be accommodated by existing utilities, access roads, and drainage. It should be noted that the existing site at 1820 Old Highway 8 NW was developed contemplating approximately 15,000 SF of office space. This resulted in built parking way in excess of what the applicant would need. This suggests a under-use of the property, in an area demanding high intensity. (5) That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. All regulations related to the building/site construction are met. To conclude, staff finds that most of the permitted use determination criteria of Section 8-063 are not met. Additionally, an examination of the special use standards suggest the proposed use may cause some detriment to the general health, safety and welfare as outlined in the above analysis. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Hold the public hearing and accept testimony. Make a separate recommendation for each request. Staff recommends the following: 1. Recommend the appeal of the staff level decision that the proposed residential re-entry center does not qualify as a special use is denied. 2. Recommend the proposed residential reentry center is not allowed as a permitted use based on an inability to meet the permitted use determination criteria of Zoning Code Section 8-063 and the special use criteria of Section 8-130. Direct staff to prepare denial findings of fact for consideration at the August 16, 2011 Planning Commission meeting, supporting the information presented in the written staff report and the testimony given during the hearing. dUUiL 8144IaA"- Janice Gundlach, City Planner