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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 11, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. #16-3814 ALEXANDER DESIGN GROUP ON BEHALF OF PETER AND MELIS~A (>_h SANTRACH, 1700 BOHN'S POINT ROAD-VARIANCES (continued) ~T.,(" ~- Walsh moved, Cornick seconded, Application No. 16-3814, Alexander Design Group on behalf of Peter and Melissa Santrach, 1700 Bohn 's Point Road, to direct Staff to draft an approval resolution granting an average setback variance and hardcover variance. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ecess taken from 9:2 p.m. to 9:28 p.m.) 15. #15-3784 TE GULATIONS, NUISANCES Barnhart stated the proposed xt amendment consists of two separate or ·nances. The first amendment establishes guidance and regula ·on for property owners throughout the ity, with the goals of preserving a dark sky characteristic by mini 'zing light and glare onto adjacent arcels. The second text amendment establishes lighting that ·s measurable over 1.0 foot ca le to be considered a nuisance. The Planning Commission and Staff ve developed a comprehe ive zoning code amendment that would establish standards for every lot 1 the City and a new or mance that codifies changes to the nuisance standard. Any changes to Chapter 78 would grandfathe xisting fi ures that do not meet the requirements. These fixtures would be allowed to remain in perpetui until ey are removed or otherwise abandoned for six months or more. Barnhart stated Chapter 70 is en · ca m addressing ongoing issues with nuisance light. The Planning Commission has reviewed the ordin c nd has recommended approval. The Planning Commission further directed Staff to inspect the 1ghts a 375 North Shore Drive. Staff inspected the property on April 6. Staff observed that the Ii t sources ere visible, with the closest light being 40 feet away from the property line, but the highest ·ght levels as asured at the property line were 0.1 foot- candle. Based on the draft nuisance ordina ce, those lights w Id not be considered a nuisance. Barnhart stated while a visible light sou e can be annoying, enfo eable nuisances should be measurable, and in that particular situation, adjusti g the light angle would bene t the adjacent property owner. Barnhart noted light drops off very ickly from its source and most hts would not be considered a nmsance. Barnhart indicated the compreh a city in Illinois. In Staffs vi Barnhart noted lighting is al sive lighting ordinance is based upon a m el ordinance obtained from it seemed to be the most comprehensive wit ut being too restrictive. very personal to property owners and helps with oncerns relating to safety and security. Barnhart stated Staff is oking for feedback from the City Council. McMillan asked if t lack of shielding is the crux of the problem. Barnhart stated t majority of the complaints relate to the fact that they can see the light source. McMillan stated if the house is located up on a hill, the shielding will probably still not be adequate. Page 21 of 32