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Rochester College Library Addition - located on the north side of Avon Road, west of Rochester Road, Parcel No. 15-15-376-001, zoned SP (Special Purpose) District; Rochester College, Applicant - Request for Approval of Revised Conditional Land Use
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Resolved that the Rochester Hills City Council approves the revised Conditional Land Use, consistent with plans dated received June 9, 2003 by the Planning Department, for the Rochester College Library Addition, Parcel Number 15-15-376-001, zoned SP, Special Purpose, (City File No. 94-426.7), with the following findings:
Findings:
1. The Rochester College library addition is being developed on a campus in excess of forty (40) acres in area.
2. Rochester College is accessed via Avon Road, which has a proposed right-of-way width of one hundred twenty (120) feet.
3. The proposed addition will not be located within fifty (50) feet of any property line.
4. The use is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance in general, and of Section 138-933 in particular. Further, the proposed library addition will improve a valuable higher education facility in the community.
5. The proposed library addition is designed and will be constructed, operated, maintained, and managed so as to be compatible, harmonious, and appropriate in appearance with the existing and planned character of the general vicinity, adjacent uses of land, the natural environment, the capacity of public services and facilities affected by the use, and the community as a whole.
6. The proposed library addition is served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as streets, police and fire protection, and refuse disposal.
7. The proposed library addition will not be detrimental, hazardous, or disturbing to existing or future neighboring land uses, persons, property, or the public welfare.
8. The proposed library addition will not create additional requirements at public cost for public facilities an...
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