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, � °� . . • o . o '� CITY of ORON4 z � -- : . � , ti ��L �G'�' RESOLUTION OF T�H�E C18T�Y COUNCIL `9kESI��g' NO. 5 . 3. The Orono Planning Commission re'viewed this application at a public hearing held on February 20, 2007 and voted 7-0 to �recommend approval of the 'conditional use permit and variance as requested,based on the following findings: a) The proposed garage will replace (or relocate) an existing garage on the property which was approved via CUP in 1990, but the location of which has now become non-conforming as a result of the development of Glendale Cove. b) The existing 24'x24' garage will be relocated (or a new garage will be constructed) directly to the northwest of the main church building and 45' from the west property line. c) The proposed new garage location will be easily accessible from an existing driveway and parking area. The garage will be visible from Glendale Drive, but , should be relatively inconspicuous from most neighboring homes, due to its • location and due to existing vegetative screening to its west and northwest. The existing garage is relatively low in profile, having a peak height of abo.ut 14', and will not extend to a height where it would become more visible. The proposed ' similar colors to the church building will help to limit any visual impacts of the garage. - d) The level of activity associated with use of the garage is expected to be minimal, hence Planning Commission finds that the standards for granting a CUP are generally met. . e) The location of the garage 45' instead of the required 50' from the west lot line is due in part to the location of the existing driveway/parking area and due to the dimensions of the garage. The parking area curb is about 74' from the lot line, and with a proposed garage setback of 5' from the curb, a garage 24' in depth encroaches 5' into the 50' setback requirement. The impacts of this encroachment are minimal. 4. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will the proposed use depreciate surrounding property values, and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive • Plan of the City. � Page 2 of 6 �