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CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO.7311 <br />7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character <br />is called for in the community management plan; No change is proposed in the <br />Comprehensive Plan. This criterion is met. <br />8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding <br />area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; <br />There are other seasonal and permanent docks in the general area, there is no <br />proposed change of use. This criterion is met. <br />9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area <br />or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when <br />compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; The proposed <br />permanent dock is not expected to impair property values or impact permitted <br />uses in the area. This criterion is met. <br />10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and <br />activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; By the nature of the dock it will project <br />from the shore into the lake as permitted by the LMCD. This criterion is met. <br />11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, <br />dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; This criterion is <br />met. <br />12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that <br />cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or <br />unsafe access; This residential dock on a single family property is not expected <br />to generate excessive traffic or be an inconvenience to adjoining properties. <br />This criterion is met. <br />13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and <br />to minimize environmental impact; By the nature of the dock it will project from <br />the shore into the lake as permitted by the LMCD. This criterion is met. <br />14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the <br />public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; The applicant will be <br />informed of this requirement; and <br />