Laserfiche WebLink
CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO. 7471 <br />4 <br />10)Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and <br />activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The applicant should work with any <br />impacted neighboring properties with concerns about screening or buffering. No <br />screening or buffer requirements are required by the City. This criterion is met. <br />11)Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, <br />fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The <br />proposed project will be contained to the site and is not permitted to encroach on <br />neighboring properties without written permission. A haul route should be reviewed and <br />approved by the City for exported materials. This criterion is met. <br />12)Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs <br />that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic <br />congestion, or unsafe access; The golf course will be closed during the 2025 season <br />and majority of the construction. This should allow construction traffic to be less of an <br />impact. This criterion is met. <br />13)Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area <br />and to minimize environmental impact; The project will obtain all necessary permits <br />from outside agencies such as MCWD and obtain a NPDES permit. The golf course will <br />be updated and improved. No natural areas are to be removed. This criterion is met. <br />14)All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the <br />public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; This criterion is met; <br />and <br />15)Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. This criterion <br />is met. <br />CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: <br />Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby <br />grants the following: A conditional use permit pursuant to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section <br />78-1726 to renovate the existing golf course including substantial grading work, landscaping, <br />irrigation, and new cart paths, subject to the following conditions: <br />1.Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings. <br />42