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a. Plans in triplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevation of the lot, existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, flood proofing measures and the relationship of the above to the location of the stream channel; and b. Specifications for building construction and materials, flood proofing, filling, dredging, grading, channel improvement, storage of materials, water supple and sanitary facilities. (2) Transmit one cops' of the information described in subsection (1) to a designated engineer or other expert person or agency for technical assistance, where necessary, in evaluating the proposed project in relation to the flood heights and velocities, the seriousness of flood damage to the use, the adequacy of the plans for protection, and other technical matters. (3) Based upon the technical evaluation of the designated engineer or expert, the City- shall determine the specific flood hazard at the site and evaluate the suitability of the proposed use in relation to the flood hazard. (c) Notices. In addition to the notice requirements set forth in subdivision III of division 2 of this article, the Land Development Staff shall submit by mail to the state Commissioner of Natural Resources a copy of the application for proposed conditional use sufficiently in advance so that the commissioner will receive at least ten days' notice of the hearing. (d) Decisions. The City Council shall arrive at a decision on a conditional use within sixty (60) days unless an extension is approved as allowed by state statute. In granting a conditional use permit, the City Council shall prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards, in addition to those specified in Subsection (g) of this division, which are in confomtity with the purposes of this division. Violations of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the conditional use permit is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this division punishable under Section 30 -1873. A copy of all decisions granting conditional use permits shall be forwarded by mail to the Commissioner of Natural Resources within ten (10) days of such action. (e) Criteria for approval. In passing upon conditional use applications, the city shall consider all relevant factors specified in other sections of this division, and: (1) The danger to fife and property due to increased flood heights or velocities caused by encroachments. (2) The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands or downstream to the injury of others, or may block bridges, culverts or other hydraulic structures. (3) The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these systems to prevent disease, contamination, and unsanitary conditions. (4) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner. (5) The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community. (6) The requirements of the facility for a waterfront location. (7) The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the proposed use.