Resolution 1617 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

. . • �::;�,.., , • � Ci.t� o� ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. �1617 • • � • • VY.. ��'�=J4`S"?:�'�, �" 7. The applicant' s tax exempt application has been denied by the State Department of Revenue since 198I based on the� City' s position that the original I969 conditional use permit was violated because the church has operated for years withouttherequired certificateof occupancyfor the new church structure and in violation of the municipal code as specified above. 8 . On October ?0, I983, the applicant filed for a Conditional Use Permit with the City. R> 9 . On March 19 , 1984 , the Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application and recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permi�t based upon the following findings: a) The property has been used for church purposes since . I908. � b) The church provides a seating capacity of 325 seats and 82 plus parking stalls (9 ' x 20") . c), The church continues to be used by the general public for weddings on weekends. � d) Church structure is used for church or related uses. The applicant has not leased the structure for day care use to an � outside agency or agent. • � e) The City has received no complaints from the neighboring property owners in regard to the use�of this property by the applicant since 1978. � f) The Police Department reports that there have been no parking or related problems at this property. g) The conti.nued use of this property as a church at the ' current level of use — 325 seating capacity - will not create any hazards or endanger the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood nor of the genera�l public. lg. �As required in the review process of this application, on � April 4, 1984, the Building Official and On Site Septic Manager inspected the property to determine if a certificate of occupancy could be issued for the church structure. Page 3 of 7