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high and of a lower wattage. The light structures proposed by applicants are of the style generally <br />accepted by the City. (See Exhibit H) <br />There are two existing light structures in the east parking area of the Monies Site. Each light pole <br />is at least 30’ in height and has 4 lights attached to each pole. The zoning ordinance prohibits light <br />fixtures that expose the source of the light at the property line. <br />The height and location of the poles is the primary issue. Orono is a residential community with a <br />rural character. The City has discouraged lighting that would be located on high poles with high <br />wattage bulbs. The City would rather have more lights at lower height, with less light output. The <br />five li^ts proposed to be located at the north end of the building are proposed to illuminate a sales <br />area. ** <br />Lighting on this site should be limited to an amount sufficient to provide safety and security to the <br />site. The lighting should not be bright enough to attract the attention of passing motorists to the <br />property. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Staff recommends approval of the commercial site plan with the following suggested findings and <br />conditions: <br />Findings: <br />1.The uses of the property as staging area, body shop and auto prep as a general processing <br />center are permitted uses in the district. <br />2. <br />3. <br />The wholesale trade and distribution of vehicles are permitted uses in the district. <br />The general use of the building for storage and office is incidental to the permitted uses <br />proposed for the property. <br />4.Direct retail trade is not permitted in the Industrial zoning district. Retail sales would require <br />a zoning code amendment to the Industrial District standards to permit retail sales of <br />automobiles as a permitted or conditional use. <br />5.The proposed use as presented by the applicants is not a retail car dealership, but is primarily <br />a fleet sales and leasing operation, which is considered as a wholesaling operation and <br />therefore allowed in the I District. <br />Recommended Review Parameters and Suggested Conditions of Approval <br />1. The outside storage area located on the south side of the building shall be completely <br />screened with a 6’ fence around the perimeter of the storage area. This is the area where all <br />vehicles intended for body work will be stored when not within the building. <br />- r,' '■ . 1/i 1 I ; ,I - <br />I * <br />#02-2795 WJM Fro|)€rttcf LLC. - Morrics Automotive Group <br />2605 West WiytiU Boulevird <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />[>'/'Jo J f '■ ‘'‘