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7A Page 30 Retail Warehouse Findings: . The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed new 160,000 square foot retail warehouse use will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood. The proposed development provides for adequate vehicular circulation through the site and for sufficient on-site parking to avoid off-site impacts. Circulation for delivery trucks has also been fully assessed and is more than adequate. The comprehensive traffic study concludes that a new, larger retail warehouse will not generate significantly higher vehicular trips than the existing retail warehouse. With the improvements to Middlefield Road to be provided by the applicant, the local transportation system will perform at least as well as it does now. Street improvements include two additional crosswalks and a striped shoulder on Middlefield Road, which will improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Excavation for the retail warehouse will be preceded by additional asbestos testing to ensure that the site soils are handled appropriately. The potential impacts to nearby businesses on Middlefield Road have also been considered with respect to site access, traffic, air quality, and positive commercial benefits. The proposed hours of operation and delivery times are compatible with adjacent residential uses. There will not be any significant nighttime activity and resultant noise associated with this use. Conditions related to trash facilities and pick-up, as well as store deliveries, will protect adjacent neighbors and site users from objectionable odors. Conditions related to lighting and signage will ensure that no new glare is introduced and that spillover lighting, which could disturb neighboring residents, is not created. The Environmental Impact Report determined that noise generated from the tire center will not be louder than any significance thresholds. Furthermore, the Zoning Administrator has required additional noise reduction measures to further enhance the compatibility of this use in this location. The approved location facilitates the operational requirements of the warehouse floor plan and the site circulation requirements, especially with respect to pedestrian routes and bus stop access because tire center customer cars can be accommodated adjacent to the tire center in the approved location without interfering with the main entrance activities, crosswalk, and bus stop. . The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed 160,000 square foot retail warehouse use will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood. The project design and operations will be required to comply with all current City Zoning, Building, and Fire regulations as well as applicable County and State regulations. The traffic study demonstrates that on-site vehicular circulation and parking will be sufficient to avoid impacts to other properties. Design review of the site plan, landscaping and retail warehouse building have resulted in a proposal that will significantly improve Page 3 of 21