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, ' <br /> #13-36]5 <br /> November 21,2013 <br /> Page 3 <br /> (7) Conforms to the Orono Community Management Plan; (StaJf recomrrtendation: The <br /> proposed restaurant use is located in one of the few areas of Orono where a Class II <br /> restaurant would be allowed under the CMP) <br /> (8) Achieves a maximum of safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian movement; <br /> (Staff recommendation: The proposed use has a potential if wildly suecessful to place some <br /> strains on parking convenience) Planning Commission expressed a concern that the easterly <br /> outdoor seating area would displace the only designated handicap parking area to the City <br /> lot. <br /> (9) Incorporates sufficient landscaping to reasonably screen undesirable features and to enhance <br /> the image of the development; (Staff recommendation: Planning Commission should <br /> review the proposed exterior design and landscape plans for the patio area including <br /> dumpster location) Planning Commission reviewed the proposed elevation views of the <br /> outdoor seating area screening and found it to be an improvement over the existing situation, <br /> but asked that a more definite landscape plan be provided prior to Council review. See <br /> applicant's submittal, Exhibit B. <br /> (10) Protects abutting properties and does not create detrimental disturbances to surrounding <br /> properties; (Staff recommendation: Planning Commission should give consideration as to <br /> how or whether the proposed use might impact adjoining comrreercial uses as well as <br /> nearby residential uses) Planning Commission considered the potential impacts of added <br /> parking needs and parking congestion; exterior lighting; noise and activity associated with <br /> outdoor seating; and concluded that these issues have been or can be suitably addressed by <br /> proper design and management of the operation. <br /> (1 1) Conforms to all requirements of this chapter unless a variance has been granted. (Staff <br /> recommendation:potentia[variance needs are cal[ed out within the staff review) The rear <br /> and side setback associated with the dumpster and the outdoor fireplace were not found to be <br /> significant issues. <br /> (12) Incorporates efforts to conserve energy whenever practical. (Staff recommendation: This <br /> should be reviewed with applicant, but no specific code sections are applicable) <br /> B. Site Plan. <br /> Signage. Signage proposed for both the saloon and the restaurant incorporates dormer- <br /> style extensions added to the canopy at thr front of the building. See Exhibits D and F of <br /> 10/17/13 PC memo. Lettering in the front would be backlighted with LED lights. At the <br /> rear, smaller but similarly styled signage is proposed for each use. The proposed signage <br /> plan appears to be well within the square footage limits for the site. <br /> Exterior li h�ting. Proposed exterior lighting for the building is depicted in Exhibits D, F <br /> and I of 10/17/13 PC memo. The fixtures appear to be a conical hood above a lighted <br /> globe. To the extent the source of light (the filament) is shielded from off-site view, these <br /> fixtures would be appropriate for the proposed use and locations. It would be the City's <br /> intent to ensure that the lighting has no negative impacts on the residential neighborhood to <br /> the north. <br />