Orono_Route_Permit_Application - Docket # W002/TL-11-223

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City of Orono Mayor and City Council December 10, 2010 Page 3 (2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; (3) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; (4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; (5) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; (6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; (7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; (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; (9) 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; (10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; (11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fames, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; (12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; (13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; (14) 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; and (15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. An additional standard is as follows: Sec. 78-946. - Conditional use permit for essential services. A conditional use permit is required for all structures, including utility poles and rights- of-way, which are an integral part of a system for public transportation as for transmitting power, water, heat, communications, gas or sewage by any public utility. The council shall grant a conditional use permit only after a showing that the public safety, health and welfare will not be harmed by the essential services. Personal wireless services and commercial broadcasting antennas and towers shall not be considered essential services. As you can see by the above standards, it is very important for the Orono Staff, Planning {138559.DOC- 12/10/20101