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�Op CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 7543 <br /> lKESHp4� <br /> (2) Preserves existing unique and natural features of the site and minimizes impacts to <br /> wetlands, floodplains, and shoreland areas; The existing and proposed landscaping <br /> on the Property help to filter sediment and stormwater runoff from the new <br /> parking. There is an existing pond and newly constructed swales around the <br /> county road and throughout the property to direct run off into the pond for <br /> filtration. The fence keeps the vehicle impacts to the designated areas and <br /> prevent encroachment into the green space surrounding the lake. <br /> (3) Creates harmonious relationship of buildings and open space with natural site features <br /> and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship of the development; <br /> The new parking lot is supporting the existing business. The parking lot was <br /> installed in an impacted area from a road project was designed with a fence to <br /> preserve the views from the lake. The natural site features of the slopes and <br /> vegetated lakeshore are protected from further encroachment with the <br /> installation of the fence. <br /> (4) Achieves a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation system; The new <br /> parking lot connects parking facilities to dock structures on the same side of the <br /> roadway improving the safety and effectiveness for access to the site. This <br /> criterion is met. <br /> (5) Places no excessive demands on services and infrastructure, including local streets; <br /> This criterion is met. <br /> (6) Conforms to the city's plans for parks, streets, and walkways; This criterion is met. <br /> (7) Conforms to the Orono Community Management Plan;.The marina business with the <br /> necessary and associated parking and pedestrian improvements are anticipated <br /> in the Orono Community Management Plan. This criterion is met. <br /> (8) Achieves a maximum of safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian movement; <br /> The parking lot and fencingimprove safety on the Property for vehicles and <br /> pedestrians. This criterion is met. <br /> (9) Incorporates sufficient landscaping to reasonably screen undesirable features and to <br /> enhance the image of the development; The landscaping requirements conform to <br /> the the B-2 District requirements. Landscaping and green spaces are being <br /> maintained and preserved around the new parking lot and fencing improvements. <br /> This criterion is met. <br /> (10) Protects abutting properties and does not create detrimental disturbances to <br /> surrounding properties; This criterion is met. <br /> (11) Conforms to all requirements of this chapter unless a variance has been granted. This , <br /> criterion is met. <br /> 3 <br />