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, - , � ��' CITY of ORONO O :,� O • � �°�?��=� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL '� �'��, �'b�� , No. 3 4 4 0 , '�� ;, .a, Gti , , �`�k'EsBOg'� on the following findings: � a. The property cunently contains an existing deteriorating timber retaining wall and stairway system. b. The existing retaining walls and stairway are located within 25' of the shoreline, and provides stability to an unvegetated portion of the approximately 10' high lakeshore bank. c. The new retaining walls will be similar in function and visual impact to the existing walls. The flat planter areas which currently exist will be . similarly maintained as nonhardcover. The stair system meets the 4' maximum width requirement for lakeshore stairways. , d. The existing retaining wall system/stairway hardcover is approximately • 1.8%. The proposed wall/stairway system will be 1.7%, a slight decrease in 0-75' hardcover. There is no other hardcover in the 0-75' zone. e. No other grading work or walls are proposed on the north side of the stairway. This area has significant vegetation in place and any disruption of that vegetation could negatively impact the stability of that slope. f. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed plans and finds them acceptable from an engineering standpoint. His findings should be incorporated into this approval. ' g. Planning Commission finds that approval should appropriately be conditioned on proper erosion controls, appropriate vegetation screening, and a two week time frame for completion of the project to minimize erosion potential. h. The Planning Commission finds that if applicants choose, a "Keystone" block type retaining wall/stairway system under these same parameters would be acceptable rather than the initially proposed timber wall system. 4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar • Page 2 of 5 Fam 5005 INsk Orono