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3; Absence of adverse offsite impacts from such things as traffic; noise, dust, odors, parking and; 4:. Improvement .to the appearance and stability of the property and neighborhood, the. circumstances justifying the use are unique to the property, are not caused by the landowner, are not .solely for the landowners convenience and are not solely because of economic considerations and the use would not adversely affect or aiterthe essential character of the neighborhood. A non -conforming use permit may be issued for: a period of not more than five years, but may be renewed upon reapplying fora non -conforming use permit. The non -conforming use permit request by Newtrax, if approved, would acknowledge; vehicle maintenance or office use existed on the site prior to the adoption of the Gateway Zoning Ordinance. If the Planning Commission determines that the proposed use is a reasonable use of the site based on the applicant meeting the burden of proof outlined by numbers 1 — 4 above, the Commission may recommend approval of the non -conforming use permit for a period of up to 5 years. Reuse of the building and site under a non -conforming use permit would allow rejuvenation of a dilapidated building. The building. was originally constructed in 1972 and the proposed use would be non -conforming in the Gateway District. The site is primarily building and asphalt parkingVery little, if any, of.the property provides or on -site storm water treatment. The side landscaping is also weak, but this was the standard in the 1970's. The Gateway Zoning District promotes redevelopment of non -conforming properties such as this one.. bong term; the site will redevelop. The Planning Commission should discuss whether the time. for total redevelopment of the site is now or in the near future; or whether the Newtrax proposal meets the goals of the City, allowing for issuance of a temporary non -conforming use permit.