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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7561 Based on the application and the evidence submitted, the Council finds that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: B5. Consistent with the community management plan; the new retaining wall will provide slope stability and safe lake access for the Owner of the Property, an aspect that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and B6. Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; retaining walls within the lakeyard are permitted where they are deemed necessary to protect the integrity of the slope. The existing lake stair is sited poorly into the slope and the proposed wall would allow for a level connection between the slope and stairs; and B7. Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; the Property meets this standard; and B8. Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; the Property meets this standard; and B9. Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; this proposal is not anticipated to impact public services; and B10. Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; the proposal to add a retaining wall is compatible with the surrounding area both presently and in the future, as the need for lake access for private property owners is not specific to the Property; and B11. Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; the installation of a new retaining wall to support an existing lake stair is consistent with the character of the surrounding area; and B12. Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; the retaining walls are proposed to be minimal in nature to provide a level entry to the lake stair with a less than two (2) foot tall protrusion above the slope; and B13. 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 87