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