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Arden Hills staff; the reports and comments submitted by Soukop and its representatives; the comments of members of the public; and recommended approval of a CUP Amendment for Planning Case 08-026 subject to certain conditions. 2.0 Approval of Conditional Use Permit Amendment. On the 27th day of October, 2008, the Arden Hills City Council; A. Reviewed the Application, the recommendations of the Arden Hills Planning Commission, the reports and comments of the Arden Hills staff, the comments Soukop and its representatives, and the comments of members of the public who chose to speak. B. Considered the effects of the proposed use of the Property upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants of the surrounding land, in particular, and of the community as a whole, in general, including but not limited to the following factors: existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions; noise, glare, odors, vibrations, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics; drainage; population density; visual and land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land; park dedications where applicable, and the orderly development of the neighborhood and the City within the general purpose and intend of its Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan. C. Made the following findings: 1. General: a. Fast food restaurants are a Conditional Use in the B 3 Zoning District. b. The existing fast food restaurant operates under an approved CUP (PC #08-014 - previously referred to as a Special Use Permit). c. An Amendment to the CUP is required because of the proposed exterior modifications to the building and site. d. The proposed plans do not impact the City's landscaping or tree preservation requirements. e. The applicant is proposing to amend the approved landscaping plan by adding three (3) trees and several shrubs and perennials. 2