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D. ISSUE - MDNS REQUIRES THAT ENTRANCE GATE CONSIST OF SIGHT OBSCURING MATERIALS Shockey Appeal The Shockey appeal states that the entrance gate for the recycle transfer building should not consist of site- obscuring material, as required by Item #13 under, Mitigation of Adverse Impacts by SEPA. Findings: The purpose of this requirement was to ensure that there would be no large gaps in the perimeter screening of the site. Because there would not be any landscaping at the site entrances, this requirement becomes more important. In addition, the screening requirement along the east-west alley is a straightforward Zoning Code requirement. If the screening requirements were waived, such action would be inconsistent with Subsection 41. 100.B. of the Zoning Code. Conclusions: Without the screening requirements along the alleys and at site entrances, the proposal would have a greater visual impact on adjoining properties, and could become an attractive nuisance to children in the area. The screening requirements in the MDNS are necessary and appropriate in order to mitigate identified visual and safety impacts. E. ISSUE - BUILDING HEIGHT AND SETBACKS FOR RECYCLE TRANSFER BUILDING Shockey Appeal The Shockey appeal states that the setback and building height limits imposed in the MDNS would prevent the Applicant from siting the proposed recycle transfer building on the south lot (see Condition #10 under Mitigation of Adverse Impacts by SEPA in the MDNS) . Findings: The existing residences abutting the site to the west are located in the C-1 zone. These properties could be redeveloped with commercial uses. The Zoning Code requires that building setback and height restrictions reflect both the current uses and allowable uses on these properties. The building containing the recycling use would be located adjacent to residential uses. The potential impacts of locating a large commercial structure adjacent to these uses would include increased shadows resulting from the greater height, bulk and scale of the building.