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g-��o C ITY OF ORONO RESOLUT'ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��t,q �,�'` N�. U � � � kFSHo� g. The proposed armored swale, meandering stair with low walls within the 75- foot setback will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal or no negative impact on adjacent properties. h. The sub-grade retaining walls will be hidden under the earth and beneath vegetation offering a natural looking shoreline from the lake. i. The installation of the sub-grade retaining walls will help to support the slope and, combined with the armored swale and vegetation plan should help to improve storm water quality and prevent further erosion from the site. j. The Owners have provided a landscape plan which will serve to stabilize the slope as well as screen views of the proposed improvements from the lake. k. The Owners have provided a plan to reorient the existing lake access path to the new stair system which results in 16 square feet less hardcover within the 0-75' zone. I. The Owners' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance, consistent with the comprehensive plan and will not alter the character of the area. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the Owners and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances and conditional use permit on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this Property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances and conditional use permit would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council grants: a variance from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow construction of a replacement lake access stair and new subterranean retaining walls within 75 feet of the OWHL of Tanager Lake repair ravines caused by erosion and stabilize the slope; and variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1288, 78-1680 and 78-1700 to allow new hardcover in conjunction with construction of a replacement lake access stair with low retaining walls within Page 3 of 5