02-18-2025 Planning Commission Packet (2)

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FILE # LA24-000065 18 February 2025 Page 3 of 4 9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses: The improvements to the deck and retaining walls should not create an adverse impact on properties in the neighborhood. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses: The applicant has not provided a landscape plan to show how the proposed walls will be screened when viewed from the lake. With approximately five (5) square feet of walls exposed, the Planning Commission should discuss what appropriate screening methods should be installed for this proposal. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means: The proposal is not anticipated to create a nuisance. 12) 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. 13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact: The proposed retaining walls appear to be the minimum size necessary to ensure a safe and level access to the lake stair and provide a natural stone color in the exposed area. Vegetative screening is recommended. 14) 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. 15) 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. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official controls to change the status of conditional uses. Public Comments The applicant did not submit signatures or letters from adjacent neighbors. No input from the public regarding this application has been received by staff for as of the writing of this report. Issues for Consideration 1. The Planning Commission should discuss the need for a landscape plan and screening options for the proposed walls. 187