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* of a retaining wall system will not to be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will it depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 7.The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Plaiming Commission, reports by City Staff, commenis by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. CONCLUSIONS. ORDER, ,\ND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Code Sections 10.22, Subdivision 2, 10.55, Subdivision 8 and 10.56, Subdivision 16 (J) and (L) to allow hardcover in the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone of 5.12% where no hardcover is normally allowed, and a variance to Section 10.56, Subdivision 16(C)(5) to allow retaining walls where they are normally prohibited in the shore setback zone, and a conditional use permit for lakeshore alterations per Section 10.03, Subdivision 21. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1.Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicants attached to this resolution as Exhibit A. Any amendments to the site plan may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2.Shrubs or some other form of natural vegetation, not less than two feet in height, are required to be planted and maintained permanently between the retaining wall and the shoreline. A landscaping plan shall be submitted by the property owner and approved by City Staff prior to such plantings. 3.The property owner shall obtain the appropriate building and land alteration permits for the retaining wall prior to construction. Page 3 of 6 1