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Because it plays a central part in the usability of these lots, the following from Section <br /> 60.020 is a list of the permitted uses in the Commercial district. Keep in mind that these <br /> uses are explicitly allowed in the zone—the City would have to show undisputable <br /> evidence of a health or safety issue in order to not permit these uses on a commercial lot. <br /> Section 60.020 Permitted Uses <br /> 1. Commercial retail such as grocery, hardware, drug, clothing, furniture stores, <br /> restaurants, etc. (see Section 60.050) <br /> 2. Personal service establishments such as laundry barber, shoe repair, <br /> photography studios, etc. <br /> 3. Repair services such as radio and television repair shops <br /> 4. Office buildings <br /> 5. Professional services such as medical/dental clinics, attorneys, architects, <br /> engineers surveyors and accountants offices <br /> 6. Public and semi-public buildings such as fire stations, town halls, etc. <br /> 7. Service stations <br /> 8. Wholesale and warehouse operations <br /> 9. Stone and monument sales <br /> 10. On sale or off-sale liquor establishments <br /> 11. Veterinary clinics and kennels (kennels must be located a minimum of 300 <br /> feet from a residence if abutting a residential district) <br /> 12. Public Uses for utilities <br /> 13. Accessory uses and structures <br /> Additionally, in Section 60.040, a lot coverage of 50% is allowed in the commercial <br /> zone. <br /> Staff Findings: We have reviewed the proposed subdivision and offer the following <br /> findings of fact for you to consider in specific response to the requirements of the <br /> Ordinance: <br /> 1. The land is zoned Commercial. <br /> 2. Lot 1, Block 1 has steep topography over more than 50% of the lot. The steep <br /> sloped areas are not developable with only minimal alteration. Significant <br /> alteration of the land will be required to develop this lot. The steep slopes <br /> create severe erosion potential and call into question the long-term viability of <br /> commercially sized sewage treatment systems. This lot does not meet the <br /> standards of Section 140, Subpart D. <br /> 3. Lot 2, Block 1 is not a buildable commercial unless there is significant <br /> alteration of the topography. Over 75% of the lot has slopes exceeding 12 <br /> percent. There is a 9% slope over the area show by the applicant as a building <br /> site, which is not conducive to commercial development. Drainage from the <br /> east side of the lot is to Lot 1, Block 1. The sewer system is proposed to be <br /> built on a 15% slope, which is not reasonable. There is a severe potential for <br /> erosion from the public right-of-way with development of this lot. This lot <br /> does not meet the standards of Section 140, Subpart D. <br /> September 2004 Staff Report Page 9 <br />