03-24-2025 CC Agenda Packet - special meeting

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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7565 B14. Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; the proposal is not anticipated to create a nuisance, given the existing conditions of the property with its location between two major thoroughfares and with adequate vegetative screening on - site. This criterion is met, and B15. 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 proposal is not anticipated to create excessive traffic burdens on the nearby road network. Wayzata Boulevard West is a minor arterial county road that has the capacity to serve this use. This criterion is met, and B16. Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; the property has wetland areas in various areas. The applicant has proposed the interim use to occur in a location sensitive to the environment, outside of the wetland areas of the property. This criterion is met, and B17. 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; the proposal does not include the installation of any exterior lighting. This criterion is met, and B18. Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare; the proposal does not come at a detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare of residents and landowners of the City of Orono. Per Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1747, no interim use permit may be granted unless the city council determines that the use will comply with the following: B19. The use is allowed as an interim use in the applicable zoning district; the staging and storage of materials for a utility project within public rights -of -way in the City of Orono is allowed as an interim use in RR-1B zoning district. This criterion is met, and B20. The use will not delay anticipated development or redevelopment of the site; the portion of the site to be used will not delay the development of the site. This criterion is met, and B21. The use will not be in conflict with any provisions of the City Code on an ongoing basis; the proposed interim use does not create a conflict with the City Code. This criterion is met, and B22. The use will not adversely affect the adjacent property, the surrounding neighborhood, or other uses on the property where the use will be located; the proposed use is not anticipated to adversely affect the adjacent area. Only 5-acres of the 25.8-acre property 39