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LA18-000035 April 16, 2018 Page 5 of 6 application and the evidence submitted, the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: 1) Consistent with the community management plan the CMP focuses on preservation on natural resources, and preservation of residential areas and neighborhoods. The proposed use provides a service for Orono residents. Further, the proposed use is not regional in nature. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; this statement is true. 3) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; the subject property is adequately served by these services. 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; the subject property is adequately served by these services. 5) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; this statement is true. 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; The Planning Commission should discuss; it appears to be consistent with the commercial nature of the area. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; this statement is true. The CMP calls for the improvement of existing commercial structures. The proposed facelift will enhance the appearance of the building. 8) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; The main, unique impact anticipated is the noise due to barking dogs, and the elimination of pet wastes. The applicants' plans to address these issues appear to satisfactorily mitigate the concerns. The Planning Commission should discuss these impacts and the proposed solutions. 9) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; the retention of the landscaping areas provides sufficient screening. 10) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; none expected. 11) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; none expected. 12) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; not applicable. 13) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; lighting will be designed to accommodate lighting requirements of the zoning code. and 14) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. This statement is expected to be true. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official controls to change the status of conditional uses.