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� o� <br />� � o � o , <br /> ��b. - CITY of ORONO <br /> � � � . <br /> '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � ��`9$E p4�'G � NO. 4 0 � � � . <br /> � SH <br /> 13. The site is topographically difficult to develop and will require significant filling <br /> and grading to accommodate the proposed improvements. The proposed site <br /> grading plans have been reviewed by staff, the City Engineer, the Planning <br /> Commission and the City Council and have been found to be generally <br /> appropriate for development of this site, subject to adjustments to be made via <br /> a final grading plan which will have to be approved by the City prior to <br /> issuance of a building permit. <br /> 14. . Structural coverage on the site is proposed at 14%, meeting the 15% limitation <br /> ' ��� on lot coverage by structures: <br /> 15. The property has a unique shape and is a 'through' lot, abutting Olive Avenue <br /> to the rear and Shadywood Road (County Road 19) on the front. The orientation <br /> of the building is toward Shadywood Road, minimizing any commercial <br /> � � appearance or activity as viewed from Olive Avenue. <br /> 16. The variance to allow a parking setback of 5' along the front lot line where a <br /> 20' setback is normally required, is justified by the unique shape and topography <br /> of the site and the need to provide certain amenities for the development. The <br /> combination of front parking and driving lane needs; minimum functional depth <br /> of building; drive-thru exit lane and rear building delivery access; retaining wall <br /> design and location as well as screening needs; and the location and design of <br /> the stormwater retention pond, result in the need to allow encroachment of the <br /> parking lot to within 5 feet of the front lot line in order to accommodate the <br /> above noted features and concerns within the boundaries of the site, without <br /> creating the need for other variances. <br /> 17. The proposed hardcover variance is mitigated to a great extent by the fact that <br /> all surface runoff from the site will be directed to a stormwater retention <br /> (NURP) pond designed to enhance the quality of runoff waters prior to their <br /> discharge from the site. The magnitude of hardcover variance is further justified <br /> by the fact that less than 1 percent of the City's shoreland areas are devoted to <br /> commercial uses, hence the overall impact of the excess hardcover created by <br /> commercial uses is relatively minor, especially when such impacts are mitigated <br /> by stormwater treatment facilities. <br />� Pa e5of11 <br /> g <br />