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���p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y � No. 6956 <br /> � G� <br /> �'�xssxo��' <br /> 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is <br /> called for in the community management plan; No change is proposed in the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. This criterion is met. <br /> 8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding <br /> area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; <br /> There are other seasonal and permanent docks in the general area, there is no <br /> proposed change of use. This criterion is met. <br /> 9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area <br /> or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared <br /> to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; The proposed permanent <br /> dock is not expected to impair property values or impact permitted uses in the <br /> area. This criterion is met. <br /> 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and <br /> activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; By the nature of the dock it will project <br /> from the land, through the wetland, and into the open water of Long Lake Creek; <br /> it will be screened from most views by the existing wetland vegetation. This <br /> criterion is met. <br /> 11)Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, <br /> dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The dock will not <br /> create a nuisance condition; this criterion is met. <br /> 12)Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that <br /> cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or <br /> unsafe access; This residential dock on a single family property is not expected <br /> to generate excessive traffic or be an inconvenience to adjoining properties. This <br /> criterion is met. <br /> 13)Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and <br /> to minimize environmental impact; By the nature of the dock it will project from the <br /> shore into the creek bed. This criterion is met. <br /> 14)All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public <br /> right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; The applicant agrees to this <br /> requirement; and <br /> 3 <br />