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Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-21 <br />December 10, 2007 <br />Page 3 <br />On November 26, 2007, the public hearing for the project was opened. <br />Several comments were made regarding the appropriateness of a check <br />cashing business at the project site. Additionally, there were concerns <br />with the existing condition of the site and the lack of maintenance <br />occurring on the property. The combination of both issues prompted the <br />Planning Commission to continue the item for two weeks in order for <br />staff to evaluate the appropriateness of the proposed check cashing <br />business and to determine what financial services were available within <br />one mile of the project site. <br />The property owners have made several improvements to the site that <br />include painting of the building and two monument signs, repairing <br />portions of the parking lot, striping parking spaces, and replacing <br />broken signs. In the future, the owners plan to continue the <br />improvements with slurry sealing the parking lot, repairing the damaged <br />pole sign, and replacing any remaining wall signs. <br />Staff verified the check cashing businesses and banks within a one mile <br />radius of the subject site. A total of seven check cashing businesses <br />and two banks currently exist within the mile radius. Additionally, one <br />bank is currently proposed at 2407 South Bristol Street which is within <br />the selected area (Exhibit 4). <br />Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages commercial land uses in <br />adequate amounts to accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. <br />The proposed site is located in the appropriate zoning district and is <br />located within a commercial area of the City. However, there are several <br />check cashing facilities that are within close proximity to the proposed <br />location. Lastly, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element encourages business <br />environments that are safe and attractive. As existing, the site <br />maintenance and repairs have been neglected. Additionally, the site does <br />not currently comply with the City's Building Security Ordinance. Based <br />upon the analysis of the project and findings, staff recommends that the <br />Planning Commission deny Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-21. <br />31 B-4 <br />