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'' <br />CITY of ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />3 618 NO. _______ _ <br />A. The existing 604 s.f. deck platform located at the shoreline encroaches <br />into the neighboring property and is proposed to be removed, resulting in <br />significant decrease in hardcover near the lakeshore. The net decrease in <br />0-75' hardcover from 14.4% to 12.5% is a positive improvement to the <br />property. <br />B. Applicant's dock similarly encroached the neighboring property line <br />extended and is proposed to be moved to meet LMCD requirements, <br />thereby creating an access point offset by approximately 30' from the <br />existing concrete stairway which leads down the lakeshore bank and <br />provides access to the shoreline for the applicant. <br />C. Planning Commission finds that it is appropriate to allow a 4' walkway <br />laterally along the shoreline to connect the new dock access point to the <br />existing concrete stairway, thereby avoiding an additional cut into the <br />lakeshore bank. <br />D. The proposed addition of boulders adjacent to the existing retaining wall <br />approximately 10-15' back from the shoreline is appropriate to provide <br />additional support for the lakeshore bank, and the addition of 6-12" in <br />height of rip rap at the shoreline is appropriate to protect the shoreline. <br />The proposed 12" depth of sand between the riprap and the retaining wall <br />has been reviewed by the City Engineer who finds it acceptable from an <br />engineering standpoint. The majority of the sand area is proposed to be <br />revegetated with native grasses, leaving approximately a 10'x20' area of <br />sand exposed to provide a "beach" character. Planning Commission finds <br />that leaving patio blocks in place underneath the sand layer may provide <br />additional stability for the shoreline and therefore it is appropriate to leave <br />the patio blocks in place. <br />4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br />recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br />by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br />welfare of the community. <br />Page 2 of 7