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�Ot� CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL y*C.-�s. NO. 7486 K£ A6. In considering this application for CUP and variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS: The City Council may approve a CUP for the construction of retaining walls as long as the walls are: B1. Designed to correct an established erosion problem; the applicant indicated that the new walls are necessary to provide stability at the base of the bluff just above the rip rap. They assert that the use of the wall will avoid the need to grade further inland to create stability. The Applicant has provided a landscape plan for the slope which includes deep-rooted plants and shrubs in addition to the proposed walls. This criterion has been met; and 82. Suitable given the demonstrated need; A global stability analysis by Ronald W. Vickery, PE was provided, The analysis notes a retaining wall would improve the stability of the bluff. This criterion has been met; and B3. Designed by a registered engineer or landscape architect, depending on the project scope; the Applicant has provided a revised retaining wall design from a registered engineer which matches the submitted plans. This criterion has been met; and B4. Designed to be the minimum size necessary to control the erosion problem. The engineer's revised analysis indicated that the Applicant's revised plan was necessary to stabilize the bluff. The wall plan has been changed/lessened from the original proposal and beneficial vegetation has been proposed to supplement new walls within the shore setback. This criterion has been met. Based on the application and the evidence submitted, the Council finds that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: B5. Consistent with the community management plan; the applicant has provided a landscape plan which, when matured, should offer sufficient screening of the lake access stairs and walls. This criterion is met.