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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 12, 2010 7:00 o'clock p.m. (9. #10 -3454 CITY OF ORONO — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS, Continued) Mattick stated if traffic becomes an issue, the City could require a traffic study. Any intensification of a use will likely be an inconvenience. White suggested the word demonstrable be used. Mattick stated demonstrable would be fine in that context. Bremer stated Item 14 seems out of sync with this ordinance because it specifically relates to lighting and not other items. Mattick stated that provision is pretty standard in CUPS and that oftentimes exterior lighting is required depending on the type of use. Mattick stated the language would allow the City to control the lighting from spilling over onto the adjoining properties. Turner pointed out that if Orono had a comprehensive lighting ordinance, that language would not be needed. Mattick stated the word residential can be removed. Mattick pointed out that in the commercial zones, there would be more shared parking and that this refers more specifically to residential neighborhoods. • McMillan suggested the language be something to the affect that the lighting not be out of character with the neighborhood. Curtis noted Item No. 6 addresses that. Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 77, -Third Series, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 of the Orono City Code Concerning Granting of Permits, with Section 1(a)(6) being amended to read, "compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future," and to amend Paragraph 12 to read "Not create excessive non - residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access." VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 9b. CITY OF ORONO — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — CONDITIONAL USES IN THE SINGLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS — REQUEST FOR DIRECTION Turner stated this is an outgrowth of Item 9 and that the proposed changes are based on state statutes, ordinances in other communities, and suggestions by the Planning Commission. Turner indicated the tables outline the zoning district, the current code, and the proposed changes. Murphy asked if the items on Page 4 as they relate to residential districts would impact the Welsh application. • Curtis stated it was added as a conditional use in an RPUD only. Turner stated the hospitals, sanitariums, etc., was only permitted in the RR -1B district. Page 13 of 16