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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. the new home to be constructed within the setbacks. 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 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 proposed grading will allow for a garage entry on the main level and to accommodate a lower level garage 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, importing the fill and active grading of the Property may have a temporary adverse impact on neighbors. The grading work on the Property as well as the 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 blend into the Property and the neighboring properties. The project, once completed, should not result in undesirable views requiring mitigation. 11. Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; See #9 above. 12. Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; The Applicants shall be required to keep debris off of the public roadways. The noise resulting from