(a) In reviewing any application for an amendment to this chapter, the planning commission shall identify and evaluate all factors relevant to the application, and shall report its finding in full along with its recommendations for disposition of the application, to the city council within 60 days of receipt of an application or proposed amendment. The matters to be considered by the planning commission shall include the following findings of fact:
(1) Compliance with the master plan of the city.
(2) What, if any, identifiable conditions related to the proposed amendment have changed which justify the proposed amendment?
(3) What, if any, error in judgment, procedure or administration was made in the original chapter which justifies the petitioner's change in zoning?
(4) What are the precedents and the possible effects of such precedent which might result from the approval or denial of the petition?
(5) What is the impact of the amendment on the ability of the city and other governmental agencies to provide adequate public services and facilities, and/or programs that might reasonably be required in the future if the petition is approved?
(6) Does the proposed amendment adversely affect the value of the surrounding property?
(7) Are there any significant negative environmental impacts which would reasonably occur if the petitioned zoning change and resulting allowed structures were built? Examples include:
a. Surface water drainage problems.
b. Wastewater disposal problems.
c. Adverse effect on surface or subsurface water quality.
d. The loss of valuable natural resources, such as forest, wetlands, historic sites, wildlife, mineral deposits or valuable agricultural land.
(8) The ability of the property in question to be put to a reasonable economic use in the zoning district in which it is presently located.
(b) All findings of fact shall be made a part of the public records of the meetings of the planning commission. The planning commission shall transmit its findings of fact, a summary received at the public hearing and its recommended action to the city council.
(Ord. No. 152, 5-1-2006)