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C) The aJdifional excavation to a 4-5’ depth will not hinder the functionin!^ of the pond as a sediment trap and in the City Engineer’s opinion will enhance that function. All mature trees located within the drainage easement will not be removed as a result of the improvements. The entire disturbed area shall be restored to its former natural state. 4. The City Council firn.'s that granting a conditional use permit to allow the excavation of the sediment pord will not be detrimental to the health, safety or genera! welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, not will its use depreciate surrounding propeny 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 Compreheasive Plan of the City. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon ;vk or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a conditional us^ ;>ermit per Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.03, Subdivision 19 to Albert and Sally Douge Hanser that would allow the excavation of a sediment pond at approximately S’S" deep within an 8,000 s.f. area located within a public drainage easement, subject to the following conditions: 1.All excavated materials to be used for residential construction should be fenced off with silt fence for erosion control. All disturbed areas should be restored to their natural suUc. Excavated materials shall be placed so that surface runoff will not allow sediment or nutrients to flow back into pond or low areas that interact with wetlands to northeast. Applicants are encouraged to work with the City of Orono Public V/orks Department so that additional alterations proposed by City within drainage easement area can be completed at the same time. Ail excavation work must be completed within the winter months while ground is still in frozen condition. Page 2 of 5