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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________________ 3 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 accessory building with a garage and entertaining space is residential in character and its use is expected to be compatible with the surrounding area. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The accessory building including plumbing is residential in visual character and is expected to be compatible with the house on the Property and the surrounding area. 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 architectural styling of the proposed accessory building is expected to be residential-looking in character and consistent with that of the principal structure on the Property. 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; The use of the accessory building with entertaining space which includes plumbing is not expected to have any adverse impacts. No information has been presented to indicate such. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The accessory building will be situated in a conforming location and will not be significantly visible when viewed from off the Property on the street side, and the views from the neighbors will be screened somewhat by existing vegetation and the physical separation. In the opinion of staff, additional screening or buffering is not necessary. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The proposed accessory building with plumbing is not expected to cause any of these undesirable impacts. 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; It is anticipated that the proposed building will not generate any of these undesirable issues.