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Commercial Development Policy 2. Development of shopping and service facilities may be approved only after reviewing a development plan consisting of maps and written statements on the following: a. Site plan, b. Layout of all off-street parking and loading facilities, C. Landscaping plan, d. Surface stormwater plan, e. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation plan, f. Utility plans, g. Impact on adjacent neighborhoods, h. Impact on adjacent street networks, i. Proposed use(s), j. Transit service, and k. Other information that may be required. Applicant submitted a conceptual site plan for the subject property showing generalized landscaping, access, screening, and storage and sales area plans. No specific utility or storm water plans were submitted, but current water and sewer lines are shown. Vehicular circulation is shown, but no specific pedestrian circulation pattern is depicted. A more detailed site plan will be required prior to development to ensure that all parking, loading, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, storm water disposal, lighting, screening, landscaping and other standards can be met. Public transportation via Salem's transit system is available along Silverton Road. DPW will impose access location restrictions on the development. The current business on the subject property draws a local clientele. Outside traffic will not be routed into the residential neighborhood. Screening and buffering are required by the MCUZO to help protect the neighborhood against visual and noise impacts. With a condition of approval requiring a more detailed site plan, commercial development policy 2 can be satisfied. Commercial Development Policy 3. Redevelopment of existing shopping and service facilities should be encouraged where appropriate. ZC/CPO1-1\ORDER - 12 LUNDEEN