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FILE # 17-3888 January 17, 2017 Page 3 of 5 8) Incorporates sufficient landscaping to reasonably screen undesirable features and to enhance the image of the development; The proposed landscaping including a grass lawn area and low retaining wall, as well as the 50' -plus separation from adjacent lot lines, and the visually compatible facade treatments, are expected to enhance the image of the development. 9) Protects abutting properties and does not create detrimental disturbances to surrounding properties; The addition and remodeling is located and designed in a manner that should have no negative impacts to adjacent properties. 10) Conforms to all requirements of this chapter unless a variance has been granted. No variances are required. 11) Incorporates efforts to conserve energy whenever practical. The addition and remodeling are intended to bring the kitchen facilities to modern code standards. 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 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 continued uses as a place of worship and daycare center are allowed conditional uses and are in conformity with the Orono Community Management Plan. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; The proposed addition and remodeling meets the minimum setback and other zoning requirements for the continuing use as a place of worship and daycare center. 3) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; The proposed addition and remodeling does not require increases in services or infrastructure. 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; The property is connected to municipal sewer and water services and does not require changes to those systems. 5) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; No increases in demand for public services are anticipated as a result of the proposed addition and remodeling project. 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 proposed use is merely a continuation of the existing use of the site as it has been used is the past, and no issues of compatibility are anticipated. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The continued use as proposed is consistent with the surrounding area, and no changes in the CMP are planned. 8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The proposed expansion will be architecturally consistent with the existing church building and is anticipated to have no impacts on the character of the buildings and improvements in the surrounding area.