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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL No. 723 5 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 building is designed to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood including using a brick exterior and a gabled roof similar to the neighboring homes. This criteria is met. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; Currently there is a small utility infrastructure located within the abutting right of way. Due to the required improvements for the existing sewer infrastructure a new lift station is required and being proposed to be moved within the property boundaries. This improvement is consistent with the character of 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 site is currently vacate with the existing improvement located in the abutting right- of-way. The site improvements are compatible with the surrounding area. This criteria is met. 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 proposed facilities are designed to improve or lessen impact to adjacent properties by enclosing the utilities in a building and moving them out of the right-of-way to mitigating any negative impacts. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The proposed facilities are designed to improve or lessen impact to adjacent properties by mitigating any negative impacts. The lot is currently vacate and heavily wooded. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The applicant has stated this to be true with the design of the project to include safety entry gate and unobtrusive external features. 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; The proposed project will remove existing parking and truck access from the right- of- way and allow service trucks to access the building on site. 13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; This condition is met. 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; All exterior lighting is shown mounted on the building and under the rood eaves to limit glare to the neighbors. and 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. This condition is met.