10-15-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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Op CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. to be used in the future; This criteria relates to whether the proposed grades resulting from the earth movement are appropriate and in character with the surrounding land and neighborhood. The grading of the Property will be in conformance with the neighborhood. Once completed, the grading will have no impact on surrounding lands. The grades, once vegetated and landscaped should not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood. 7. Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The proposed grades will help to facilitate storm water runoff down property lines, and not toward adjacent properties as is the current condition. The proposed grades should not result in a negative impact to neighboring properties. 8. Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The Applicant is proposing to elevate the land to accommodate a walk out which is not out of character for the neighborhood. It is likely adjacent properties will not be impacted. The site grading will be reviewed and monitored closely by the City's engineer to assure that all existing drainage patterns are maintained and adjacent properties are not adversely impacted. 9. Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; This standard requires that the proposed grading and improvements must not substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the properties in the area or have an adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses. The result of the proposed grading will not change the intended residential use of the Property so there should be no change in the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties resulting from the export of fill materials. However, activity of exporting approximately 2,100 cubic yards of fill and active grading of the Property can have a temporary adverse impact on neighbors. The applicant is proposing to bring the material in to the site slowly to allow for settling. The grading work on the Property as well as the forthcoming construction of the proposed home could result in additional noise, dust, vibration and traffic on the haul routes and immediate neighbors. To the degree possible, negative impacts should be limited and mitigated. 10. Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The finished grade will be vegetated and landscaped; it should blend into the Property and the neighboring properties. The project, once completed, should not result in undesirable views requiring mitigation. 3