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9. Because the subdivision results in additional inlpervious area on the property, a storm water m�nagement system is proposed that includes vegetated swales and rain gardens to provide water quality treatment and stoi•age for rate controL The proposed stornl water release off-site from this system will be less than the eaisting condition. Easements and mainten�nce covenants will be required to enstu•e the permanent viability of this system. The property will also be subject to the Storm Water and Drainage Trunic Fee, established by the 2005 fee schedule as $4,160 per acre for the '/z acre zone. 10. The proposed retaining wall to accommodate the driveway within Outlot B will be in excess of 4' in height and requires an engineered design. The applicant has agreed to reduce the visual itnpacts of this wall by using dark-colored earth-tone block and ivy plantings. It would be appropriate that a covenant be established requiring permanent maintenance of the ivy planting. 11. All proposed lots will contain suitable area meeting ail established setback, hardcover and lot coverage requirements to allow the construction of sin�le family residences without the need for variances. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS NOW, THEREFOR�, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon one or more of the findings noted above, the City Council of the City of Orono hereby gt•ants Preliminary Plat Approval for Loren R. Fritz for a 5-lot plat pei•the Preliminary Plat survey/drawing designated as Sheet C6-1 by Loucks Associates dated 2-2-06 and attached hereto as part of Exhibit B, subject to the following conditions: 1. Lot Standarcls. Buildable envelopes including approved setbacks for the two new back lots (Lots 3 and 4) are as shown oci Sheets C2-1 and C3-1, the Preliminary Site Plan and Preliminary Grading Plan attached as part oFExhibit B. Por both Lots 3 and 4, the northerly yard is the front yard, the solitherly yard is the re�r yard, and the easterly 1nd westerly yards are side yards. Por Lot 1, by definition ihe easter•ly yard is fi•ont, tl�e westerly yard is rear, tlie southerly yard is a side yard, �ncl the northerly yard is a side street yard. However, because of its highly visiUle corner lot status at the intersection of two major County roads, Lot 1 shall be further limited in that no principal or accessoiy structures shall be allowed withul 30 feet of the noi•th lot line. Accessory structures nlay be placed on �11 Lots according to City standards except as noted for Lot 1. Page 3 of 9