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COMPOSITE REPORT-Page 4 Application No. CUP 1479 E. The adopted Town of Westport Land Use Plan identifies the subject property(as well as the Westshire Village development area) as a Conservancy District, based on the natural resource features in the general area. The existing zoning in the area(B-1 and R-4) and current uses do not follow that plan recommendation. F. Staff have reviewed the proposed project against the six standards for granting a CUP in S. 10.255(2)(h). A complete review, however, is not possible given additional information that should be provided, corrections which need to be made to the site plan, and complete review of town concerns and recommended conditions. The standards, with staff comments, are summarized as follows: 1. That the conditional use will not endanger the public health, safety, and welfare. The project would likely not have a significant impact on basic public health, safety and welfare. A special exception permit and erosion control permit will be required to protect surface waters. Traffic safety will be an issue; specifically in regard to the location of this project on a major county highway, and the existing capacity of the two intersections of CTH M with Willow Road (see#5 below). The town requires that fire and EMS providers review the plans. 2. That uses, values, and enjoyment of other properties in the neighborhood will not be impaired by the conditional use. The density of the project and bulk of the proposed buildings are generally compatible with uses already developing in the area. The project may provide retail opportunities and services to this growing area. There have been some concerns expressed by neighbors about the traffic and number of units with the proposed project. The project will provide a open space for a buffer/recreational area between the residential/commercial buildings and Westshire Village. Some landscaping treatment in this area may also be appropriate, although staff appreciates the value of keeping most of this area open. Buildings will be subject to design review by the town. 3. That the conditional use will not impede orderly development of surrounding property. The proposed residential use would not have a significant impact on development of adjacent properties. 4. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and other necessary site improvements will be made. The town will require a developer's agreement to address utility issues. Staff also understands that the town will require a stormwater management plan. The applicant proposes a total of three accesses onto Willow Road to serve the project. The current(2/17/98) site plan has some deficiencies which should be addressed before CUP approval. These includes (a)too few parking spaces proposed for the convenience store; (b) some parking spaces below minimum required dimensions of 9 feet by 18 feet; (c)gas pump islands/car wash shown with convenience store not allowed under B-1 zoning; and (d) other technical requirements described in Exhibit B. 5. That adequate measures are being taken to provide ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion. The applicant proposes a turning lane from Willow Road into the east end of the development. The town's approval suggests town engineer review of other traffic improvements required to serve the property. The Highway