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FILE # LA24-000060 <br />18 November 2024 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, <br />unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan: <br />The retaining walls are proposed to be landscaped, reducing the visual impact of the walls from the <br />lake. The earth-tone colors of the proposed walls will further reduce their visibility within the natural <br />landscape of the lakefront. The applicant should provide additional testimony for screening and <br />landscaping in the impacted area. <br /> <br />9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have <br />a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the <br />impairment or impact of generally permitted uses: <br />The improvements to the deck and retaining walls should not create an adverse impact on properties <br />in the neighborhood. <br /> <br />10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities <br />likely to disturb surrounding uses: <br />The applicant has provided a landscape plan with two (2) landscaping options for the walls. Staff <br />recommends that the second (2nd) option be implemented as the minimum screening required as a <br />condition of approval. The applicant should provide additional testimony for screening and <br />landscaping in the impacted area. <br /> <br />11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, <br />electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means: <br />The proposal is not anticipated to create a nuisance. <br /> <br />12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a <br />demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access: <br />The proposal is not anticipated to create excessive traffic burdens on the nearby road network. <br /> <br />13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to <br />minimize environmental impact: <br />The proposed deck and retaining walls are designed to better integrate with the grades, existing <br />bituminous walkway, and the lakeshore than the existing deck and retaining walls. The addition of <br />landscaping to screen the proposed retaining walls will further allow the improvements to blend in <br />with the natural landscape. <br /> <br />14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of- <br />way or neighboring residential uses or districts: <br />The proposal does not include the installation of any exterior lighting. <br /> <br />15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare: <br />Staff finds the proposal does not come at a detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare of <br />residents and landowners of the City of Orono. <br /> <br />A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall <br />remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this <br />243