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Case File: CU 07-14 Page 3 YMCA City of Elk River 2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. 4. Dill be served adequately by and avill 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 zarith tra~c on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares. 5. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons or propery because of excessive tra~ic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations. 6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. 7. Dill fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city. If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-654. In the review of the standards for CUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all of these standards. Analysis As noted above, the development of the site plan and building has been completed with upfront discussions between the YMCA development team and City Staff, to address any issues with ordinances and policies early in the process. The layout as developed has received support from staff. The building sits at an angle to Orono Rod, on the eastern portion of the building. This orientation provides maximum visibility from Orono Road and Highway 10, while maximizing the parking lot in the SW corner of the site. The layout was also chosen to accommodate possible future expansion of the facility. This expansion is anticipated to be located on the northwest and northeast corners of the facility. A splash pad and playground area is also proposed on the southeast corner of the building. Building The two story building will utilize a variety of building materials, including precast concrete panels, green tinted glass, metal shingles and metal siding. Transaortation Access - Access to the site will be from Orono Road, with two separate accesses. The western access will provide access to the adjacent auto sales and repair facility (See File No. CU 07-15) S:\PLANNING\Case Files\CUP\CU 07-14 YMCA\CU 07-14 PC staff report.doc