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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO.7545 4 B14.Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; the applicant has provided a landscape plan with two (2) landscaping options for the walls. Staff recommends that the second (2nd) option be implemented as the minimum screening required as a condition of approval. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit following staff’s recommendation regarding screening and buffering; and B15.Not create a nuisance that generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; the proposal is not anticipated to create a nuisance; and B16.Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; the proposal is not anticipated to create excessive traffic burdens on the nearby road network; and B17.Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; the proposed deck and retaining walls are designed to better integrate with the grades, existing bituminous walkway, and the lakeshore than the existing deck and retaining walls. The addition of landscaping to screen the proposed retaining walls will further allow the improvements to blend in with the natural landscape; and B18.All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; the proposal does not include the installation of any exterior lighting; and B19.Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare; Staff finds the proposal does not come at a detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare of residents and landowners of the City of Orono. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a conditional use permit to address Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow for new and replacement retaining walls as a part of a deck replacement within the lakeshore setback. C1.Council approval is based on the entire record and, the above Findings. 319