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LA18-000035 April 16, 2018 Page 4 of 6 (2) All subsequent additions and outbuildings constructed after the erection of an original building shall be constructed of materials comparable to those used in the original construction and shall be designed in a manner conforming with the original architectural design and general appearance. The Planning Commission should discuss whether the proposed outbuilding meets the requirements of the Zoning Code. Applicable Regulation: Site Plan Review (Section 78-145) Before granting approval of the site plan review, the City Council shall determine that the proposal: 1) Is compatible with surrounding land uses; the use is an appropriate use in the B-5 zoning district, and the design of the building lends itself to the proposed use. 2) Preserves existing unique and natural features of the site and minimizes impacts to wetlands, floodplains, and shoreland areas; the site plan is triggered by the change in use and new accessory structure, which does not impact these features. 3) Creates harmonious relationship of buildings and open space with natural site features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship of the development; the site plan is triggered by the change in use and new accessory building. The Planning Commission should discuss whether the proposed accessory structure is cohesive with the existing principal structure. 4) Achieves a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation system; Vehicular and pedestrian traffic is logically separated. 5) Places no excessive demands on services and infrastructure, including local streets; Not anticipated. 6) Conforms to the city's plans for parks, streets, and walkways; no change to these features. 7) Conforms to the Orono Community Management Plan; the CMP focuses on preservation on natural resources, and preservation of residential areas and neighborhoods. The proposed use is not regional in nature. The CMP does not reach to the level of zoning districts, only general commercial uses. 8) Achieves a maximum of safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian movement; no conflicts anticipated. 9) Incorporates sufficient landscaping to reasonably screen undesirable features and to enhance the image of the development; the retention of the landscaping areas provides sufficient screening. 10) Protects abutting properties and does not create detrimental disturbances to surrounding properties; the separation of the building and the play areas as well as the fencing areas provides sufficient protection. 11) Conforms to all requirements of this chapter unless a variance has been granted. 12) Incorporates efforts to conserve energy whenever practical. Applicable Regulation: Conditional Use Permit (Section 78-916) The Planning Commission may recommend and the Council may grant a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) as the use permit was applied for or in modified form. On the basis of the