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.. City of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. _n9_6 __ _ Cl The scope of the overall project is minimal and will result in a negligible impact on the lake and wetlands, D) In a report dated October 12, 1987, the City Engi11eer CHc:1nn cook had the following comments: i, The proposed al t<:ration ,Ii:;_ l improve the s,'!-cHmint.ation capacity available and widlifo habltat. ii. The proposed alteration would not appear to have any long term adverse effects on Lake Minnetonka. iii. The alteration will reduce the assimilatlve capacit, of the marsh slightly, Based on a review of the necessary findings in approving the alteration of a protected wetland, the Planning Commission made the following findings: L l. The proposed alteration wl1:1· not restrict the p;.,.;sage of flood water or run-off. ,,. ~ 2. ~ ;~-' The alteration,will not pose .aJdanger to life or.property. 3. The propoil 1l appears to be co~patibl.e wAh the City's ~esi.re preserve natural land forms, vegetation and wetlands. ·i'l'he a1ter~tion will. provide greater storage or retentiol:f off as a result,of the.increase in depth. s. The City Council finds that the condHions existing ,,n thh pro- perty are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other propert1 in this zoning district; that granting the variance i,,•ou ld not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor por,;e a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a de1non- strable h:lrdship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning·Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 6, The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow the dredging of the wetland will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor wi 11 it depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 4