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, <br /> , . � <br /> - � ;� - : c�t� o� oR,oNo <br /> • '-;` RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . <br /> ; � <br /> � � ' NO. 2073 <br /> • - • • . <br /> FINDIAIGS <br /> l. These applications have been reviewed as Zoning Files #1000' & <br /> 1009. � <br /> 2. The property is located in the B-1 Commercial Zoning <br /> District. � . <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed application #1000 on <br /> December 16, 1985 and application #1009 on February 18, �1986, and <br /> recommended approval of the multiple variances sought by the <br /> applicant based upon the following findings: <br /> A) The location, height and size of the directory sign will <br /> not impair sighting at the accesses to the shopping center <br /> and poses no hazard to the safety of the general public. <br /> B) The applicable B-1 zoning standards are not compatible <br /> with existing shopping center use and since 1980 B-3 <br /> • shopping standards were found more appropriate when <br /> considering signage needs of the property. <br /> � C) The specific design of the structure with elongated <br /> sides and minimal building area facing the street is unique <br /> to this property requiring special signage. <br /> � D) The highway is curved 'along the street frontage of the <br /> ' property and the two curb cuts at the extreme edges of the <br /> property create special signage needs. <br /> E) The majority of tenants have direct accesses from <br /> building and not via an interior ma1Y requiring special <br /> signage needs. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including <br /> the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, <br /> reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect <br /> of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of <br /> the community. <br /> 5. �The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this <br /> property are pecuYiar to it and do not apply general ly to other <br /> property in this zoning district; that granting the variances <br /> would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor <br /> • , pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would <br /> not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is <br /> necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is <br /> necessary to preserve a substantiaY property right of the <br /> applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of <br /> the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />