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Siaigmgnl of Hardihip t <br />The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit D. <br />The applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. <br />Coiprehensivc Plan t (Retaining Walls) <br />The 1980 City ofOrono Conununity Management Plan (“Comprehensive Plan**) contains a number <br />of general land use and environmental protection goals and policies with which the proposed land <br />alteration would be consistent. Without the retaining wnlls erosion or freezing woidd be a problem. <br />See attached excerpts from the Comprehensive Plan goals and policies and views on altering <br />shoreline areas. (Exhibit D). These same goals and policies appear in the 2000-2020 CMP. <br />p.ngineeriag RcviewtfReUlipmE Walls) <br />Tlic City Engineer has not reviewed the proposed retaining wall layout from an engineering <br />standpoint. The applicants are not adding but replacing retaining walls. A wall higher than 4* <br />must be engineered and approved by the City’s engineer and building oflicial, these walls are not <br />4' or higher. The applicants will be required to submit detailed plans prior to issuance of a <br />building permit. <br />Issues for Comlderalioat <br />1. The retaining wall located by the boat house could be eliminated by grading, howcv er that <br />could cause a frost footing problem. The wall is needed. <br />2. The portable fountains arc included in hardcover calculations. Should they be considered <br />portable or permanent? <br />3. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Staff ReeommeiuialioM ; <br />Staff reconunends approval of the conditional use pennit and the variances. <br />92648 Pettr and Stcole Thomas <br />1)85 Orono Lana <br />yarianc* <br />1/12/2001 <br />Pagf2