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9.20.XXX H-1 Highway #10 Business District Subdivision 1. Intent. It has been determined that the properties zoned H-1 Highway 10 Business may integral to the future improvement of the U.S. Highway 10 transportation system. Thus, the land within the H-1 Highway district are in a state of transition. The purpose of the H-1 Highway 10 Business District is to allow for development opportunities that will provide minimal impact within said district yet allow for the ability of property owners to utilize their property for economic benefit until such time as the U.S. Highway 10 improvements are initiated. In order to ensure desirable and appropriate development along the Highway 10 corridor, new uses and expanding existing uses will be subject to a Special Use Permit. Subdivision 2. Special Use Permits (SUP). Due to the properties located within the H-1 district being in a state of transition a Special Use Permit (SUP) will be required for all new uses and expansion of existing uses. In the event an alteration to an existing use is considered a minor change, as regulated in Subd. 7, the proposed minor change will be reviewed administratively by City Staff. Subdivision 3. Standards for Issuance. A Special Use Permit may be granted subject to the City Council making the following findings: a. Adequate and safe public water and sanitary sewer is available to the property. b. Will not create an excessive burden on parks, streets, and other public facilities and utilities, which serve or are proposed to serve the area. c. The structure and site shall not be altered in appearance so as to have an adverse effect upon adjacent properties. d. Will not cause traffic hazard or congestion. e. Neighboring land and dwellings will not be adversely affected because of traffic generation, noise, glare, or other nuisance characteristics. f. The use and/or size of the use will not be in conflict with the intent of the H-1 District to provide appropriate development along the U.S. Highway 10 corridor. g. The use is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and the existing land use in the U.S. Highway 10 corridor. h. Any other conditions deemed appropriate for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, welfare, and intent of the H-1 district. Subd. 4. Permitted New Uses with a SUP (Subject to Standards established in Subd. 4 and Performance Standards established in §9.10) Restaurants, cafes, on and off-sale liquor. Private clubs or lodges serving food and beverages.