In considering whether or not such application for a special use permit should be granted, it shall be the duty of the plan commission and the city council to give consideration to the effect of the requested use on the following:
A. Whether the proposed special use is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, and will not impede normal, orderly development of the neighborhood.
B. The compatibility with surrounding uses and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, including any substantial impact on property values.
C. The comparative size, floor area, mass, and general appearance of the proposed structure in relationship to adjacent structures and buildings in the surrounding properties and neighborhood.
D. The amount of traffic movements generated by the proposed use and the relationship to the amount of traffic on abutting streets and on minor streets in the surrounding neighborhood in terms of the street's capacity to absorb the additional traffic and any significant increase in hourly or daily traffic levels.
E. The added noise level created by activities associated with the proposed use and the impact of the ambient noise level of the surrounding area and neighborhood.
F. The impact of night lighting in terms of intensity, duration, and frequency of use as it impacts adjacent properties and in terms of presence in the neighborhood.
G. The impact of the landscaping of the proposed use in terms of landscaped areas, buffers, and screens.
H. The potential for the proposed use to remain in existence for a reasonable period of time and not become vacant or unused. Consideration should also be given to unusual single purpose structures or components of a more temporary nature.
I. Whether there are any facilities near the proposed use (such as schools or hospitals) that require special protection.
J. The effect of the requested use on the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the residents of the area in the vicinity of the property in question and the residents of the city generally. (Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003)