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CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO.�' <br />character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a <br />change of character is called for in the Community Management Plan; The existing <br />building has both commercial and residential characteristics and its location and <br />design make it relatively compatible with the surrounding residential and <br />commercial uses. <br />h) The proposed use is not expected to substantially impair the use and <br />enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the <br />property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally <br />permitted uses; No evidence has been presented to suggest otherwise. <br />i) The proposed use is provided with screening and buffering adequate to <br />mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; <br />Landscaping will be inspected to ensure that adequate screening is retained <br />between the existing building and the adjacent residential neighborhood, and <br />that all landscaping required with the original PUD site approvals is in place. <br />This includes vegetative screening throughout the site as well as structural <br />screening of the dumpster area. <br />j) The proposed use will not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, <br />glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or <br />other means; No evidence has been presented to suggest otherwise. <br />k) The proposed use will not cause excessive non-residential traffic on <br />residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to <br />adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; No evidence has been <br />presented to suggest otherwise. Access easement through the Senior Housing <br />site are in place to allow access to Brown Road in the interim before Wayzata <br />Boulevard improvements are completed by Hennepin County. <br />1) The proposed use is designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and <br />historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The proposed <br />daycare use of the existing building is not expected to have any negative effects <br />on the environment nor the natural, scenic and historic features of the area. <br />m) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or <br />onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; The site <br />currently contains appropriately shielded parking lot lighting. Any changes to <br />the exterior lighting will be reviewed to ensure conformance with the glare <br />standards; and <br />n) The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, public safety, <br />or general welfare. There is no evidence that the proposed use will have <br />detrimental effects. <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />