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In addition to the new barn, a large silage storage area will be developed west of the barn and the new concrete manure pit will be south of the facility. New parking and drive lanes will be added around the building to support the expanding operation. Access to the facility will utilize existing drive lanes and access points on the site, no impacts to existing rights-of-way are proposed. Building and Fire Codes City staff have met with the applicant and their design team on multiple occasions to discuss the building and fire codes that the building will need to meet. Staff’s analysis of the proposal requires full compliance with state building codes as the facility is a research and development operation. Cargill and their team continue to work with city staff to ensure the building meets all applicable codes. 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. The property has operated as an agricultural research facility for quite some time. The surrounding properties are also owned and operated by the applicant, which support the existing Agricultural Research Uses. The dairy barn, manure pit, and silage bag pad are located southwest of the existing facilities, but all improvements comply with required setbacks and zoning standards. 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 agricultural uses and the proposed use is consistent with the long-term vision for the area. 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. The surrounding parcels are owned and operated by the applicant and support their agricultural research operations. Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard. 4. Will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems, parks and schools; and will not, in particular, create traffic congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares. The new facility must comply with state building codes regarding fire suppression and safety. This may require installation of a fire sprinkler system, which may be possible through the expansion of public utilities in the area. The proposed dairy operation will not negatively impact any public services or facilities. Staff included a condition that the dairy facility must meet all state building codes.