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-L041O CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ti1 4. NO. 7577 <br /> 'kESHO`t <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid <br /> memos, all minutes from the above-mentioned meetings, and all other materials <br /> distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> A2. The Property is located in the LR-1A (One-Family Lakeshore Residential)Zoning <br /> District. <br /> A3. The Property is 0.77 acres in area and is surrounded on two sides by the DNR-managed <br /> forest Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area. <br /> A4. The Applicant proposed to keep up to 30 pigeons on the Property, in an enclosed <br /> building located 35 feet from the eastern property line and 55 feet from the southern <br /> property line. <br /> A5. The Applicant is proposing the pigeons will be kept in the enclosure, noting that the <br /> proposed pigeons do not fly. <br /> A6. In considering this application for a conditional use permit and variances, the Council <br /> has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the <br /> effect of the proposed conditional use permit and variances upon the health, safety and <br /> welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger <br /> of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding <br /> area. <br /> VARIANCE ANALYSIS: <br /> Cl. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance; the intent and purpose of the conditional use standards for <br /> farm animals is to ensure adequate separation between the animals and adjacent <br /> properties and residences and to ensure there is adequate grazing and pasture space <br /> to support farm animal use. Further, within the Lakeshore Residential districts, these <br /> conditions intend to prevent any potential animal impacts to the lakes in Orono. The <br /> Property, although zoned LR-1A, is not a lakeshore lot and is adjacent to the Wood-Rill <br /> Scientific & Natural Area, a large natural space. The proposal to keep pigeons is a <br /> unique animal that does not require pasture space. The property abutting a preserve <br /> the creates a large open space to buffer from abutting properties. The general purpose <br /> and intent of the conditional use standards to allow for the keeping of animals is met; <br /> and <br /> 2 <br />