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. � °� � 0 0 ��b - CITY of ORONO � ti '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`qJfE Kp4�'G NO. s� H g S ° S B) The wildlife pond encroaches into the 100' right-of-way for Casco Point Road but does not have an adverse impact on the roadway. C) The wildlife pond is located in a floodway and flood fringe district. D) The applicant has obtained a pernut from the Minnehaha Creek VVatershed District. 4. The Ciry Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow a wildlife pond 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 will its use 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. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by staff and comments of the applicant and the affect of the proposed use on the health, safety, and welfare of the community. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the findings noted above, the Orono City Council -• r��re'�y grants a cer.�itio:aal�:se �e.�mit per Mlunicipal Zon:ng C�3e Sect?�ns 1Q.�5, S�a�diE/isions 8 and 12 to allow an existing wildlife pond in a wetland to remain where no such activity is normally allowed, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall grade the slopes around the pond to a 3:1 ratio or less. 2. The applicant shall maintain the pond in a manner that does not adversely impact the right-of-way and roadway. 3. The applicant shall landscape the area around the pond with natural vegetation such as cattails and prairie grasses. Page 2 of 5