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SPECIAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA WORKSHEET - Silver Lake Smile 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. David Ong’s current practice is located about 500’ feet south of this proposal, at 1125 Silver Lake Road NW. His decade long practice at this address without issues is a testament to meeting all of the listed criteria. 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 impart property values within the neighborhood. It is our desire that this project adds to the character and value of this area. Alchemy LLC is an award wining Architectural ﬁrm that specializes in projects that are innovative, sustainable, cost effective, and easy on the eyes. Our proposed building shell exceeds conventional small commercial standards in thermal performance, thereby establishing smaller HVAC requirements which lower operating costs and energy draws. Our Civil strategy employs techniques that contain most to all of the run-off from non-pervious areas on site, [hardscape and building roof]. Our Landscape plan will utilize this run-off for predominately native plantings that are zone hardy and require low maintenance while displaying natural beauty. Our lighting strategy is sensitive to our residential neighbors to the North and exclusively uses LED ﬁxtures that reduce electrical usage per lumen which in turn decreases utility needs. We believe the proposed application offers a sustained asset to the City that expands the visual tapestry of it’s immediate context. 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 building is positioned on the site to allow traffic to enter and leave via existing curb cuts on Palmer drive, [easements are drafted to allow co-operation between neighboring properties]. This action creates consistency for accessing Palmer drive without great impact to any future change to the adjoining parcels. 4] That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. Our electrical transformer is located in the northwest corner of the lot that allows service vehicles to access / service the equipment. Our gas meters are located on the south west corner of the building and are available by foot to be accessed / serviced. The mechanical room within the building is located center north and will contain the water main hook-ups in addition to other supporting equipment. Our HVAC units will be located in the roof, there will be a service hatch on the ceiling to allow access to the roof units. Run-off for the parking area and roof area is directed to the landscaped areas on the south and west perimeter zone. A landscaped swale will be made to capture this run-off in a responsible and beautiful way, [please refer to the documents to understand the design intent]. 5] That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. We have reviewed New Brighton’s Zoning documents as well as the Palmer Drive Overlay District guidelines and have intentionally designed and speciﬁed items based on this information. Our intent is to conform to the applicable regulations governing this site and this project proposal. We are thrilled about working with you to make this project happen, we believe that it will serve as an asset to your growing community.