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#os-s12o <br /> June 20,2005 <br /> � Page 3 of 3 <br /> Hardshi Anal sis <br /> Lr coirsiclering npplicrrtions for vuriance, the Plrunri»g Coi��fnissiar sha!/consider the effect of t/re <br /> proposed vuriance upon t/te/reu/th,safety turd welfrere of tfre conununity,exisling und nnticiputecl <br /> traffic conditioils,ligltt unr!uir,danger of fire,risk to t/re ptrblic safety,«trd t/re effect o�t va/ues of <br /> properry i�1 llee surrourrtli�rg rrrea. Tfre P/unning Coniniission s/�all carsirler recan�nerirling approva! <br /> for variances from the litera/provisions of t/te 'Lofting Code i�r instances where tlreir strict <br /> enforceinent wocrld cause ujrdae iiards/�ip because of circiunstances uniqrre to t/ee in�livirluu! <br /> properry trnrler consideratio�t, antl s/ia/!reconl»ieirrl upprova!ally w/ien it is r!e»:arstrafer/thrrt suc% <br /> aclions will be iir keepiitg wit/t t/�e spirit und n:terrt of tlte Orono Zonin�Code. <br /> Staff finds that due to t11e hardslups of the high levels of traffic and high speeds existing <br /> on Shoreline Drive adjacent to the applicant's property, it is ilecessary to have a sign <br /> greater than 12 s.f. in area in order for it to be recognizable. Also, it is typical that <br /> religious institutions seek and obtain sign variances to display signs larger than 12 s.f. <br /> because of visibility issues. Staff finds that the 61 s.f. sign proposed, while 1 s.f. larger <br /> than existing sign, is acceptable as it will be a monument style and be visually more <br /> appealing. Also, if you were to include the empty space between the two signs making <br /> up the entire existiug pylon sig11, it would actually be larger in area than the proposed. <br /> Staff also finds that the hardcover variance requested is acceptable. The proposed <br /> changes are minor and include a 32 s.f. reduction. Also, there is no other hardcover that <br /> could potentially be removed as the majority of it inakes ttp building and parking area. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Approval of the plan as submitted. <br />