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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7561 and retaining walls should not create an adverse impact on properties in the neighborhood; and 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 that shows the walls will be adequately screened; 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 retaining wall appears 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; 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; 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 pursuant to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow construction of a new retaining wall within the lakeshore setback. C1. Council approval is based on the entire record and, the above Findings. C2. The approved project shall conform to the site plan and wall design dated February 17, 2025, submitted by the Applicant, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A. 88