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10. <br /> <br />neighbors can raise very real and legitimate concerns. Neighbors' can. often provide <br />important facts relevant to a decision. (E.g., ':Traffic is already bad at this intersection, <br />routinely have to wait 5 or 10 minutes to make a mm.) On the other hand,. <br />unsubstantiated opinions and reactions to a proposal-do not form a legitimate basis for <br />denial. <br /> <br />Apply facts to law. The role of the City council/planning commission is to determine or <br />consider how the facts presented to them compare with the city's articulated standards. <br />The City council and/or the planning commission should base their decision on the facts <br />as presented ar the hearing and then apply those facts to the legal standards contained in <br />city, ordinances and relevant state law. City staff reports should reference applicable city <br />code provisions. (E.g., review standards in ordinance for granting a conditional use <br />permit; understand state law %ardship" requirements for ~anting variances, allowances <br />'in city subdivision regulation.) <br /> <br />Make Written findings. Articulate decisions on the record and through written findings <br />or' ~5~tct and. conclusions of law. 'The Council should approve a document that contains all <br />the relevant ~cts. The document should then apply those facts to the relevant legal <br />criteria. <br /> <br />Tom Grundhoefer .3/00 <br /> <br />59 <br /> <br /> <br />