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• • CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. .5440 6. The only building expansion outside the existing building envelope is an 88 s.f vestibule to be located immediately west of the existing restroom wing. The vestibule meets all. setback requirements. The vestibule increases the lot coverage by structures from 5,260 s.f. (38.5%) to 5,348 s.f. (39.2%) where only 15% lot coverage is normally allowed. Granting of a lot coverage variance is supported by the need to provide a main entryway oriented to the municipal parking lot, and to provide for energy efficiency and noise management. The City Council finds that granting a variance to allow lot coverage by structures to increase from 38.5% to 39.2% will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, will not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will the granting of said variance depreciate surrounding property values or be inconsistent with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 7. The building is allowed signage based on the front footage of lot, per Zoning Code Section 78-1468. The building will be limited to 112 s.f. of total signage. 8. No additional exterior lighting has been proposed for the expanded restaurant use. Any such lighting will be required to meet the standards of the Zoning Code. 9. The proposed site plan includes 5 decorative trees to be placed on or in the sidewalk at the front of the building. The Council finds that establishment of vegetation along the business frontage in Navarre is a positive amenity and should be encouraged. Because the proposed tree locations are within the County highway easement, and adjacent to the City sidewalk easement, the applicants should be advised to coordinate placement of trees with the appropriate County and City authorities to ensure the appropriate species, locations, and maintenance. 10. The proposed site plan and operation includes a dedicated Smoker's Patio to be established at the northwest corner of the property adjacent to the building. The 827 s.f. patio area will be surrounded by a 6' high fence and an arborvitae hedge to limit the visibility of the patio from off-site, and to provide patrons with an attractive area to smoke. The Smoker's Patio is proposed to be furnished with tables and chairs, but restaurant and liquor service will not be provided, and no liquor will be allowed to be brought to the patio area. The Council finds that the proposed manner of use of this patio does not add to the parking requirement for the restaurant use. Page 4of9