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Page 5 of 7 hundred twenty five (125%) percent of the estimated cost, as determined by the City Engineer, of improvements to be constructed in accordance with the permit to insure completion thereof within the time limit specified in the permit. The conditions so imposed by the City Council shall be specifically stated in the permit and maybe subject to periodic review as determined by the City Council. The violation of any special or general condition set forth in a conditional use permit shall constitute a violation of this Code. Additional Review Public Works Director/City Engineer The Public Works Director/City Engineer has reviewed the plans and has provided the Applicant with a comment letter (Attachment F) and all comments shall be adopted herein by reference as a condition of approval. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: General Findings: 1. The Bethel University main campus at 3900 Bethel Drive is located in the Institutional Zoning District. 2. A Higher Education, College Campus is a Conditional Use in the Institutional District. 3. Bethel University operates under a Conditional Use Permit Master Plan. 4. The proposed additions are not included on the Master Plan and a CUP Amendment is required. 5. Bethel University has requested Site Plan Review approval for the proposed changes to the football and practice fields. 6. The proposed changes to the football and practice fields would be in compliance with all provisions of the Zoning Code. 7. A public hearing for a PUD Amendment request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 8. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 7, 2021. Conditional Use Permit Evaluation Findings: 9. The proposed plan is not anticipated to have any impact on traffic or parking conditions because the additions do not include an increase in football field seating. 10. The proposed plan includes the addition of LED lights and will increase illumination around the football fields. 11. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. 12. The proposed plan will impact drainage on the site. 13. The proposed plan will not impact population density. 14. The proposed plan is not expected to have a visual impact on surrounding properties or on land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land or adjoining land