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O O N��', G~ ��4kE9ZX01 '6 CITY of ORONO HEa01,hTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL NO.—a480 .-- A. The proposed sign is a wall sign that will be illuminated by interior fluorescent tubes and in total is approximately 45 s.f., being approximately 8' wide and 8' high centered on a brick wall that is approximately 10-12' hieh. The brick wall faces Shoreline Drive, a highly traveled roadway hich is commercial in nature. B. Total existing silo;: ge on the property is 103 s. f. , and will increase to approximately 148 s.f. w;.h the addition of the proposed sign. C. The proposed sign is intended to advertise the Calvary Memorial Christian School, a use of the property approved via the conditional use permit Resolution #886 adopted by the Orono City Council on March 16, 1978. D. Planning Commission accepts applicant's stated hardship that the 12 s.f. limitation per sign surface would allow signage insufficient for the existing church school use, and in the proposed wall location such a sign would not be easily seen nor read. E. The height of the sign is appropriate in the ct - •ext of the wall on which it will be located. 4. The City Council has considered this appl -ation including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 5 I- %)M Pr )