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STAFF ANALYSIS (COi\T.) . Special Use Permit (cont.) 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. Again, due to the heavy industrial nature of the proposed use there is concern that surrounding property owners' enjoyment of their property will be negatively impacted. This is due to the increased truck traffic, noise and dust, which have the potential to extend beyond the property lines. In addition, the facility has indicated a desire to operate up to 24 hours a day during the construction season. It is difjicult for the City to establish a set of conditions that would preserve surrounding property owners' enjoyment of their property. 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. . Staff jinds that approving the rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment necessary to allow this use would conjiict with the goals of the current zoning or comprehensive guide plan requirements. This is of greater concern in that this is the only site in the general area (of New Brighton) that would be approvedfor a heavy industrial use when most other properties meet current zoning and guide plan standards. d. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. The applicant can meet this standard. e. That the special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it located. While the applicants can meet building setback standards, it is unclear whether height and screening requirements are met as the applicants would be required to submit further information. Also, the driveway proposed around the periphery of the property would have to be relocated to meet setback standards of Section 11-020 (6). Also, due to the nature of the use (i. e. outdoor stockpiles) it is difficult to ensure height and screening requirements can be consistently complied with over time. Departmental Considerations Community Development The planning and zoning issues have been addressed in this report. The City's Chief Building . Official has expressed some concerns about facility needs of the expanded use (particularly -~~._~~~-- -