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Porchlight Inc. and the County of Dane are requesting a conditional use permit for a governmental use in the C-1 Commercial zoning district to allow the County to subcontract with an organization to operate a day resource center intended to serve the area's homeless community. The center will be open to the public. The center will offer basic amenities and services such as protection from the elements, restrooms, showers, storage space, and laundry equipment, as well as provide services such as light food service, childcare, access to telephones and computers, and haircuts. In addition the center will provide resources for legal,AODA, and health services. The day resource center will operate from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Overnight accommodations will not be provided. The center will be staffed by 2 full time and 5 part time positions, however some services will be provided by additional staffing on a contractual basis. Existing facilities on the site have provided services to 30-60 individuals per day. The increase of services offered is expected to result in additional individuals utilizing the center. All storage is provided indoors. Outdoor activities will be limited to an outdoor seating area, a children's play area, and a parking lot. Outside lighting will be designed to improve and compliment the lighting of the neighboring properties including the Town of Madison Hall. A sign proposal has not yet been designed but will likely consist of an on-premise advertising sign displaying the name of the center as well as directional signage as may be needed. Six Standards of a Conditional Use Permit 1. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare. This location is in an area which currently includes other services for homeless persons, such as St. Vincent de Paul, Health Hut, Access Community Health Clinic, and the Catholic Multi-cultural Center. In addition the property is currently operated as Hospitality House offering many of the same services. The sites proximity to The Town of Madison public safety operations is also a benefit to employees, customers, and neighbors. The continuation and expansion of use at this site is consistent with neighboring land uses and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. 2. The uses, values and enjoyment of other property in the neighborhood for purposes already permitted shall be in no foreseeable manner substantially impaired or diminished by establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use. The site is bound by existing residential properties to the north and west, existing commercial uses to the east, and existing governmental uses to the south. Continuation of using and expanding this site to provide day resource services will not have a negative effect on the value and enjoyment of these other existing uses. Center staff will be responsible for maintaining the property to be a clean and safe environment. 3. That the establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.