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#R 05-009 P&Z 1/19/06 Page 2 of 4 Analvsis: The commercial classification is intended to provide for the establishment of business, retail, or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. These commercial establishments are to provide services and goods for the surrounding neighborhoods, area residents/visitors and are intended to draw customers from the other geographic area as well. In considering this request, Staff has reviewed the Development Ordinance as well as elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including: Land Use, Transportation, Utilities, and Development Strategy. Land Use - The Land Use Plan indicates this area is envisioned as developing as commercial and mid to high density residential with frontage along Fairmont Parkway as commercial uses. The tract in question is within the vicinity of residential/commercial establishments along the major thoroughfare. Conformance of a zoning request with the Land Use plan is one among several criteria to be considered in approval or denial of an application. Other criteria may include: . Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas; . Existing use of nearby properties, and extent to which a land use classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the anticipated use of the properties; . Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; . Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value of adjacent land use classifications; . Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road network influenced by the use; . Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, . The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. Transportation - The property is located approximately 850' south of Fairmont Parkway along South Broadway (Old Highway 146). South Broadway with 100'ROW, provides more than adequate accessibility for circulation of traffic and should accommodate the traffic generated by this