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O , O <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> `4 kk 110 NO. 4 9 2 5 <br /> submitted plans, and approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) for grading <br /> within the 0-75' lakeshore protected zone, based upon the following findings: <br /> a. In conjunction with an ongoing remodeling and addition project, the grade <br /> of the walkout level in the westerly 0-75' zone has been lowered <br /> by approximately 2', in violation of a 1998 City application denial for <br /> such work. This grading work was not covered by any permits issued <br /> by the City and has never been approved as part of any prior zoning <br /> application. The west lakeshore yard has been excavated and the west <br /> facade of the house has been opened up to a much broader width and <br /> height than the original house. This activity is inconsistent with long- <br /> standing City policies and ordinances which prohibit 0-75' land alteration <br /> to create a walkout situation. The grading activity to date on the west side <br /> of the house has left almost no vegetation intact and 90% of the lakeshore <br /> yard in a state of bare unprotected soil. <br /> b. The lakeshore bank as a result of wave action has been undercut and is <br /> need of rip-rapping and stabilization to limit further erosion. <br /> C. The applicants have provided three plan options for restoration of the <br /> lakeshore yard and protection of the lakeshore bank. Option 1 is preferred <br /> by the Planning Commission because it restores the grade elevation at the <br /> walkout side of the residence to that which existed prior to excavation. <br /> Option 1 creates a narrow lower area near the house and a walk-up to <br /> the yard. This lower area will be drained via a tile, and stormwater runoff <br /> to this area will be minimized by use of gutters and downspouts. <br /> d. While Option 3 provides for a 4' wide stairway to the lakeshore and a <br /> boulder retaining wall system with a first flush drain zone to enhance <br /> runoff quality, it does not restore the sideslopes at the top of the lakeshore- <br /> bank to their pre-existing condition. The result is the need for additional <br /> vegetation to screen the wider facade of the house now visible from the <br /> lake due to the grading. <br /> e. Option 3 including the existing remodeled residence structure constitutes <br /> 1539.6 s.f. of hardcover or 26.6% of the west 0-75' zone. Options 2 or <br /> 3 each would result in slightly lesser levels of hardcover but do not <br /> restore the grade elevation adequately. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />