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Staff finds this criterion to be met. The applicant has demonstrated, through 5-6 years of business, their operation is not detrimental to or endangers the public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare. The applicant intends to install the same cremation machine the business currently operates, a B&L 200, which should provide the assurance that no additional negative impacts will result. As stated in the applicant’s narrative, the addition of another machine will alleviate wear-and-tear on their existing machine and allow more manageable operating hours for employees. (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. It is of staff’s opinion that this criterion is met. As of the date of this report no adjoining or nearby property owners have expressed concern regarding the impact this use will have on adjoining property or the neighborhood. The characteristics of this site are so secluded that it is unlikely it will have any impact on the neighborhood in that all the immediately surrounding users are industrial. The closest residential home is just over 300’ to the northeast, across a heavily wooded railroad corridor. Most importantly, the applicant has demonstrated over the last 5-6 years their business does not negatively impact use or enjoyment of surrounding property. (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. Staff finds this criterion to be met. This building lies within an established light industrial area that is nearly fully developed. (4) That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. Staff finds this criterion to be met. Existing roads and drainage facilities will not be negatively impacted and adequate parking will be provided 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. Staff finds this criterion to be met. As outlined in the Site Plan section of this report, the proposed addition will meet all requirements of the Zoning Code. Staff is also recommending that the portion of driveway along the south side of the building, lying within the 40’ front yard, is removed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan and Special Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant implements the Site Plan and Special Use per the plans submitted and attached to the Planning Report dated November 21, 2017. 2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant submits plans signed by a licensed architect to be reviewed by the Planning Director to ensure compliance with the representations made in the conceptual drawings attached to the Planning Report.