01-17-2017 Planning Commission Packet

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, Y FILE#17-3888 January 17,2017 Page 2 of 5 Section 78-350- Lot Area/Width: LR-1C DISTRICT _ Lot Area Lot Width Required 21,780 s.f. (0.50 acres) 100' Actual 209,569 s.f. (4.81 acres) 328.3' (def) 247.2' (perp) Section 78-1403-Structural Coverage: (NOT APPLICABLE) Section 78-1680 and 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Total Area in Allowed Existing Proposed Overlay District Zone Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover Tier Tier 3 209,569 s.f. 73,349 s.f. 51,611 s.f. 52,049 s.f. (35 %) (24.63%) (24.83 %) Applicable Regulation:Site Plan Review(Section 78-145) Before granting approval of the site plan review, the City Council shall determine that the proposal: 1) Is compatible with surrounding land uses; The extension of the building and the proposed kitchen expansion will have no impact on surrounding land uses. 2) Preserves existing unique and natural features of the site and minimizes impacts to wetlands, floodplains, and shoreland areas; Expansion of the building results in a minimal increase in hardcover at a level within required limits, and will be located approximately 150 feet from the wetland in the southerly portion of the site, far exceeding the 35' required wetland setback, hence there are no anticipated impacts to natural site conditions. 3) Creates harmonious relationship of buildings and open space with natural site features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship of the development; As an architecturally compatible extension of the existing building, no negative visual impacts are anticipated. The addition also allows for removal of an existing storage shed located south of the building. 4) Achieves a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation system; Expansion of the building will have no negative impacts on vehicular circulation. Pedestrian circulation will be improved by providing an additional exit doorway on the west side of the existing building. 5) Places no excessive demands on services and infrastructure, including local streets; The addition and remodeling of kitchen and restroom facilities will not increase demands on services and infrastructure. 6) Conforms to the city's plans for parks,streets,and walkways; The proposed addition and interior remodeling has no impact on and conforms to the City's plans for parks,streets and walkways. 7) Conforms to the Orono Community Management Plan;The continued uses as a place of worship and daycare center are allowed conditional uses and are in conformity with the - Orono Community Management Plan.