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� , <br /> �_ <br /> /� �1V' <br /> • � � <br /> ���. - CITY of ORONO <br /> � � <br /> �� G'�� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��kESH.04�' NO. � �' � � . <br /> 2. The Comprehensive Plan addresses the issue of maintaining a natural appeazance <br /> along lakeshore properties. The Plan states minimum green belts will be provided <br /> with prohibitations against clearcutting or excessive thinning of vegetation. Natural <br /> � vegetation will be preserved on slopes. Retaining walls will be discouraged except <br /> when absolutely necessary to prevent erosion, in which case they will be screened <br /> with natural vegetation. . <br /> 3. The City of Orono Staff was notified extensive tree removal had occuned on the � <br /> property without obtaining a permit, and a stop work order was issued to the <br /> property owners. � <br /> 4. A total of approximately 17 trees of greater than 6" in diameter had been removed <br /> from the properry within the 75' lakeshore setback area and on a steep slope. The <br /> Orono Zoning Code states no live tree within 75 feet of the shoreline with a diameter <br /> of six inches or more shall be removed without first obtaining a permit from the City. <br /> � Such permits shall be issued by the City staff provided that at least a like number of <br /> � replacement trees of a size and nature found acceptable to the staff are planted, any <br /> question involving the number of trees to be replaced will require approval. <br /> •5. Intensive vegetation clearing within 75 feet of the shoreline and on steep slopes <br /> within the Shoreland Overlay District is prohibited. Limited clearing of shrubs and <br /> trees less than 6 inches in diameter and cutting,pruning and trimming of trees of any <br /> size is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to <br /> accommodate the placement of permitted stairways and landings,picnic areas,access <br /> paths,beach and watercraft access areas,and permitted lock boxes,provided that the <br /> screening of structures, vehicles or other facilities as viewed from the water, <br /> assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced. <br /> 6. The property was clearcut leaving no natural appearance to the shoreland area and <br /> it is the position of the Council the conditions on the property resulted in the visual <br /> appearance of the property had been more than substantially reduced. <br /> 7. The City of Orono retained Peter Bedker, PhD., a consulting forester, to review <br /> the property and recommend parameters for restoration of the site. His <br /> recommendations were: <br /> • Page 2 of 5 <br />