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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 44-ESHO NO. 7 1 5 2 b) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V,division 3 of the City Code; Accessory docks are permitted by the zoning code. c) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; The proposed dock is not expected to increase needs for these services. d) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; The proposed dock will not increase need for water or sanitary sewer services. e) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; The proposed dock will not increase demand of these services. f) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; A seasonal dock has been placed in the general area in past years. g) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The permanent dock is not expected to impact the neighborhood character. h) 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 permanent dock is not expected to impact the character of the improvements in the surrounding area. i) 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; The permanent nature of the dock is not expected to impact the use and enjoyment of property in the area, provided the dock does not impact an established channel into the lake. j) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; No screening is proposed or recommended. k) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise,glare, vibration,odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference,general unsightliness,or other means; No testimony has been offered that suggests the dock will establish a nuisance. 1) 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 permanent nature of the dock will not increase traffic. m) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The dock built for the floodplain will not impact the natural features of the lake. n) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; no lighting is proposed and o) Not detrimental to the public health,public safety, or general welfare. The dock is not expected to introduce hazards. Page 2 of 3