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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />NO. 7273 <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> <br />1. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid <br />memos, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials <br />distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> <br />2. The Property is located in the LR-1B Zoning District. <br /> <br />3. The Property contains 0.71 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 125 feet. <br /> <br />4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater <br />Quality Overlay District. <br /> <br />5. The Property contains existing timber walls within the lake yard 75-feet from the OHWL <br />which have been determined to be under imminent threat of failure confirmed by a licensed <br />professional engineer. <br /> <br />6. The Applicant has requested consideration for an emergency slope repair pursuant to City <br />Code Section 78-1726. Engineered plans were provided which demonstrate the proposed <br />corrective action. <br /> <br />7. Retaining walls are not permitted within 75-feet of the OHWL; installation of new walls <br />require City Council approval of a lake setback variance. <br /> <br />8. In considering this application for emergency slope repair, the Council has considered the <br />advice and recommendation of the City Staff and the effect of the proposed emergency <br />slope repair upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated <br />traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on <br />values of property in the surrounding area. <br /> <br /> <br />CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: <br /> <br /> Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants <br />approval to proceed with an emergency slope repair pursuant to Orono Municipal Zoning Code <br />Section 78-1726 to allow the repair of the existing retaining walls including installation of new <br />retaining walls according to the approved plan, subject to the following conditions: <br /> <br />1. Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings. <br />