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WC> <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 7561 <br /> 1QsHO¢ <br /> Based on the application and the evidence submitted, the Council finds that the proposed use <br /> at the proposed location is or will be: <br /> B5. Consistent with the community management plan; the newretaining,wall will provide <br /> slope stability and safe lake access for the Owner of the Property, an aspect that is <br /> consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and <br /> B6. Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as <br /> required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; retaining walls within the lakeyard are <br /> permitted where they are deemed necessary to protect the integrity of the slope. The <br /> existing lake stair is sited poorly into the slope and the proposed wall would allow for a <br /> level connection between the slope and stairs; and <br /> B7. Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; the Property <br /> meets this standard; and <br /> B8. Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; the Property <br /> meets this standard; and <br /> B9. Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; this <br /> proposal is not anticipated to impact public services; and <br /> B10.Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is <br /> planned to be used in the future; the proposal to add a retaining wall is compatible with <br /> the surrounding area both presently and in the future, as the need for lake access for <br /> private property owners is not specific to the Property; and <br /> B11. Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is <br /> called for in the community management plan; the installation of a new retaining wall to <br /> support an existing lake stair is consistent with the character of the surrounding area; <br /> and <br /> B12.Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding <br /> area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; <br /> the retaining walls are proposed to be minimal in nature to provide a level entry to the <br /> lake stair with a less than two (2) foot tall protrusion above the slope; and <br /> B13.Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area <br /> or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared <br /> to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; the improvements to the deck <br /> 3 <br />