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. ��:.�� .� O,�V. O , � - �a� :- CITY of ORONO � � �� *'' G~' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL L9kESH�4� NO. � 7 � � 6. - Construction and installation during 2008 will include 2 pads with connecting sidewalk and one dock. The remaining two pads and three additional docks will be installed in 2009 or later. The current request is approval for all 4 pads, the 3 connecting sidewalks, and all 4 docks, allowing the construction in future years without the need to renew the variances. 7. It is anticipated that the excavation and filling to prepare the area of the pads will be completely above the 929.4' OHW elevation. It is also anticipated that the pads can be located so as to not require filling within the defined "flood fringe", the area between the OHW and the 931.5' floodplain elevation. If filling is required below elevation 931.5' the Owner will be required to mitigate for any reductions in storage. 8. The nature, size and proposed use of the concrete pads within the scope of the proposed non-vehicular uses of the property, coupled with their minimal impact as hardcover within the 0-75' zone as compared to the total area of the 0-75' zone,does not create a need for stormwater management facilities. Additionally,the proposed low profile of the pads is not anticipated to create the need for vegetative screening. 9. The Owner has provided the following statements of hardship in support of the request: The property is an island with no vehicular access other tlian by boat. Because the propert�� is a public park, it is necessary to accornmodate the public in a safe rnanner. Construction of the landing pads will allow for a safe, stable, ADA coniplia�zt platforjn from which visitors to tlze site can disembark, as compared to merely alighti�ig on the shore, wliich would eventually cause erosion concerns as well as be unsafe for footing. Additionally, the riature of tlze docks needed to serve the public as well as niainte�iance needs of the property requires a stable base fo�• the gangways, w{iich allow for floating docks to be used that have less impact o�z the lake bed than stationary docks, and will not have to be repositioned as the lake water level fluctuates during the seaso�i. The property is being used as a public recreation area which is how it is guided i�i tlze Co�nprehensive Plan adopted by tlze City. The island nature of tlze site is unique as compared to rrcost other lakeshore properties in tlie Ciry, a�zd the public use aspects require a higlzer sta�idard of safety tlzan is rypical ofprivate residences. Tlze need for public access facilities at t/ie slzore is uriique i�a tliat Pa�e 3 of 7