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I0. 11. ]¸2. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. That the Applicant has submitted a site plan, received by the City on July 8, 2004, that identifies the existing homestead, existing greenhouses, and warehouse; as well as identifies potential areas for expansion of business activities. That City Code establishes a requirement for a 60 foot wide buffer yard between Employment and Single Family Residential uses; the site plan submitted by the Applicant identifies a 65 foot wide buffer yard around the perimeter of the Subject Property. That the R-1 Residential Rural Developing District regulations restricts lot coverage to 35%. That the greenhouse activity on the Subject Property, exclusive of the homestead and approximately 2.5 acres of land (current minimum lot size in the R-1 Residential Rural Developing district), has a current lot coverage of 405,584 square feet or 25% of the 37.5 acre commercial area. That the 35% lot coverage restriction would allow up to 167,720. square feet of additional expansions to the greenhouse facility.' -' ' That the Applicant has indicated a need for the addition of a 30,240 square foot greenhouse fbr the 2004/2005 season. That the Applicant has indicated that the 30,240 square foot greenhouse would meet his current needs. That the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use, or to the public welfare. That the proposed use will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of any surrounding property. That the proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of the area. That the proposed use will not be hazardous to existing or future neighboring uses. That the proposed use will not be disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. That the proposed use will be a substantial improvement to the property. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for Public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. RESOLUTION #04-08- Page 2 of 3