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Background/Discussion The property is zoned R1a where Home Occupations within an Accessory Structure require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The applicant is seeking a CUP to operate a motor vehicle repair shop in an existing 2,560 sqft detached accessory structure (shop) on the subject property (14115 Ranch Road). Motor vehicle repairs outside of the Urban Service District are allowed as a Home Occupation in residential districts. The application has been operating the shop full time for 8 years and part time since 1995. The city recently received an inquiry regarding the use and contacted the applicant to inform him that a CUP was required. The city has not received any complaints or police calls regarding the operation of the business. West of the subject parcel is a 21.60-acre undeveloped parcel (owned by Great River Energy) and a 39.52- acre undeveloped parcel across the road to the south. The property directly the east is 11.68-acres in size and contains a single-family home approximately 980-feet from the shop. The property east of the 11.68- acre parcel is a 45.38-acre vacant parcel. Another residence, to the southwest, is approximately 730 feet away from the shop. Applicable Regulations In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the council may impose such specific conditions with regard to the development or operation of the proposed use as it considers necessary to satisfy the seven standards set forth in Section 30-654 and the requirements contained in this article and to promote compatibility with and minimize any potentially adverse effects upon adjacent properties, the neighborhood or the city. The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: 1. Will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. Most of the properties in the immediate vicinity are vacant or the house structures are set back a significant distance. The use will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. The city has not received any complaints or police calls regarding the operation of the business. Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard. 2. Will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The property is guided for single family residential uses where home occupations are allowed. It will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard. 3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. While there are several vacant properties surrounding the subject parcel, the use, with the proposed conditions, should not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property.