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SPECIAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA Based on the new information gathered since the last Planning Report in April, staff has updated the Special Use Permit standards of Zoning Code Section 8- 130 below (staff responses in italics): (1) That the establishment, maintenance, or operations of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare. The proposed retort will not create any offensive odors, emissions or smoke that is detrimental to public health and safety. (2) 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. Staff finds that the proposed cremation business will not be any more injurious to the use or enjoyment of property than the previous automotive repair and sales use. The applicant intends to remove the overhead doors facing north, which staff finds will have a positive aesthetic impact. The majority of the proposed stack will not be visible and traffic to the property will decrease, also having a positive impact on the area. This property is located within an established industrial area such that this specific use will not have any further negative impacts on property value. (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. This property is within an established industrial area. The surrounding area is nearly fully developed, thus the business will not impede orderly development. (4) That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. All existing utilities and access roads will be adequate. With implementation of the rain gardens on the front yard, drainage conditions will improve on site. (5) That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. The proposed business would occupy an existing building that was approved in 2006 and found to meet all applicable development regulations. Per the staff recommended conditions of approval, all other applicable regulations will be met.