The Council has the option to set and hold a public hearing, if deemed necessary, and make a recorded finding of fact. It may impose any condition it considers necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of, and has been found to be consistent with, the official City Comprehensive Plan and with the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future uses of the area. The proposed use will not tend to or actually have an adverse effect on the area in which it is proposed.
Traffic generated by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property.
The proposed use can be accommodated by public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets and utilities, and will not overburden the City's service capacity. If a conditional use involves a church, the Planning Commission and Council shall specifically be prohibited from considering the religious tenants, beliefs or affiliation, if any, of the church, its leaders or its members. Prior to the filing of an application for preliminary plat approval, the applicant or owner shall meet with the City Planner to discuss all applicable ordinances, regulations and plans in the area to be subdivided. At this time or at subsequent meetings, the subdivider shall submit a general sketch plan of the development. The sketch plan may be a freehand sketch indicating the proposed layout of streets to include adjacent or connecting streets, lots, proposed playgrounds and parks, unique land characteristics, general topography, 100-year flood contour line, major drainage patterns, and demonstrate that such subdivision has shown consideration to the adjacent land uses and community facilities that would serve it.