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Economic&Urban Development Memorandum <br /> #01-66 -- page 2 <br /> From a land use perspective, the petitioner's proposed use is not inconsistent with institutional I <br /> land uses within the vicinity. The site is severely limited for development by floodplain coverage <br /> and the adjacent prison site. As well, the petitioner has adequate area to expand the center <br /> without disrupting nearby residential uses. The County has made every attempt to locate the <br /> proposed structure in such a way as to not interfere with or disturb the use of residential property <br /> located to the east. <br /> In light of the above, City staff is recommending approval of this amended special use permit <br /> application. However, City staff rema.ins concerned in general about the construction of a new <br /> animal shelter at this location. <br /> As previously noted, gaining access from Mound Road, combined with the added complications <br /> associated with road/facility construction within a floodplain, are likely to significantly increase <br /> the overall project costs. City staff would like to further explore alternative, more centrally <br /> located sites that would allow a greater percentage of project funds be devoted to actual shelter <br /> construction, as opposed to capital improvements. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: <br /> Several neighbors along Carolyn Avenue e�ressed opposition to this project at the Plan <br /> Commission hearing as well as the original City Council meeting on this matter. Objections were <br /> mostly related to the use of Carolyn for access. Staff believes that further opposition is unlikely <br /> now that the access has been resolved. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> The City Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this petition at the April <br /> 5, 2001 hearing. Minutes of the meeting are attached. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: <br /> Any additional questions may be forwarded to Dane Bragg at 424-2781, or A.J. Krieger, <br /> 424-2727. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: None <br />