9652.17. - Director's report.

In all cases where a public hearing is required, the director of community development shall prepare a report to the planning commission containing, but not limited to, the following:

A.

Review of the applicant's development proposal, including:

1.

Appraisal of measures proposed to avoid or mitigate identified natural hazards;

2.

Appraisal of measures taken to protect scenic, biotic and other resources;

3.

Recommended changes in the proposed development necessary or desirable to achieve compliance with the findings required by section 9652.15 A and B and the provisions of the general plan; and

4.

Recommended conditions to be imposed to ensure that the proposed development will be in accord with the findings required by section 9652.18 and the provisions of the general plan.

B.

In cases where the proposed development would impact significant ecological areas and where such information is not included in the environmental document, identification and location of the resources constituting the basis or classification of such area as a significant ecological area.

1.

The director, in developing such a report and recommendation, shall consult with appropriate agencies and shall compile the recommendations and comments of such agencies, including any recommendation of SEATAC.

9652.18. - Findings and decision.

The planning commission shall not approve an application for a conditional use permit required by this section unless it finds that the proposal is consistent with the general plan and further finds:

A.

In hillside areas:

1.

That the burden of proof set forth in section 9652.15.A has been met by the applicant, and

2.

That the proposed development is consistent with the general design and construction standards provided in this section;

B.

In significant ecological areas, that the burden of proof set forth in section 9652.15.B, has been met by the applicant.