01-17-2006 Planning Commission Packet

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(5) Commercial and professionai offices within the principal structure in excess of that which is allowed in this district or as a freestanding principal use. (6) Day care centers. (7) Trucking operations. (8) Trade Schools. (9) Warehouse conversion to mini-storage. (10) Wholesale showrooms. (11) Deferment of Parking. B. Required Conditions and Policies of a Conditional Use Permit. The burden of proof demonstrating compliance with the following criteria shall be the responsibility of the applicant. In determining whether to approve or deny a conditional use permit, the City Council and Planning Commission shall find that the conditional use permit complies with the following criteria. . (1) Comprehensive Plan. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official Comprehensive Plan of the City. (2) Compatibility. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent present and future anticipated land uses. (3) Performance standards. The proposed use conforms with all applicable performance standards contained in this Ordinance. (4) No depreciation in value. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. (5) Nuisance. Nuisance characteristics generated by the use will not have an adverse effect upon existing and future development in adjacent areas. (6) Economic return. The use will provide an economic return to the community and be commensurate with other industrial uses for which the property could feasibly be used. In considering the economic return to the City of Orono, the Planning Commission and City Council may give weight to the sociological impact of proposed use, both positive and negative. Section 78-824. Accessory Uses. A. General Conditions. Within an I-Industrial district, the following uses shall be permitted accessory uses: (1) Fences. 3