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. . �o�o <br /> C ITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��, G�� 6 � � � <br /> N O. �- <br /> t�kESH��� <br /> a. The property is 5.23 acres in area and has frontage along Sixth Avenue North, <br /> also known as County Road 6. <br /> b. The current Orono Zoning Code does not have sign standazds for institutional <br /> uses allowed conditionally within Residential Districts. Within Residential <br /> Districts a nameplate sign with a m�imum of 12 s.f. in surface area is <br /> permitted. The proposed sign has a surface area of 63 s.f.per side. <br /> a The new church monument sign and electronic readerboard will replace the <br /> existing monument sign on the property and should reduce or eliminate the need <br /> for temporary signage on the property. <br /> d. The existing monument sign is outdated, smaller and poorly located on the <br /> property;the new monument sign will be modern,larger and easier to read from <br /> County Road 6. <br /> e. The new sign will contain an electronically changeable readerboard which is <br /> not proposed to flash. A flashing sign is not permitted. Establishment of a <br /> minimum interval of time between message changes will eliminate the potential <br /> issue of traffic distraction. <br /> f. The new church monument sign will conform to Zoning Code Section 78- <br /> 1466(11)regarding monument signs. <br /> 4. The City Council makes the following additional findings: <br /> a. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the <br /> Ordinance. The proposed sign is an allowed use in conjunction with the church <br /> use. <br /> b. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive <br /> plan allows churches in residential zones which inherently includes the <br /> allowance for signage commensurate with this institutional use. <br /> c. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br /> permitted by the official controls; the property will continue to be used as a <br /> church in conformance with the previously approved conditional use permits. <br /> d. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; <br /> The substantial size of the property and the unusually lazge distance between <br /> the actual traveled roadway and the front lot line suggest that a signage area <br /> variance is reasonable; and <br /> e. The variance will not alter the essendal character of the locality. The proposed <br /> sign will replace a sign which already exists on the property. <br /> Page2of6 <br />