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City of ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � NO. 2538 <br /> • - • • <br /> 5. The Orono Council conceptually reviewed this application on <br /> October 24 , 1988 and recommended approval of the after-the-fact <br /> variances and conditional use permit but asked for specific <br /> alterations of the existing retaining wall and changes in the final <br /> grades within the upper wall sections. This approval was based on the <br /> following findings : <br /> A) The lakeshore restoration plan as amended by the Council is <br /> more consistent with the guidelines established by the City in <br /> the consideration of similar after-the-fact applications. <br /> B) As amended, the wall sections would continue to provide <br /> stability for the bank but wall exposure would be reduced by 60�. <br /> C) The proposal as amended by the Council would retain the sub- <br /> structure of the upper retaining walls that would continue to <br /> provide the needed stability of the disturbed bank area. Final <br /> grades at 2�:1 slope within the upper retaining wall areas will <br /> also allow for vegetation to return. <br /> 6. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this pro- <br /> perty are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property <br /> in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not <br /> adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard <br /> or other danger to neighboring properties; would not merely serve as a <br /> convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demon- <br /> strable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial <br /> property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the <br /> spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the <br /> City. <br /> 7. The City Counci 1 f inds that granting a conditiona 1 use permit to <br /> allow the retaining wall structure to remain in the lakeshore yard as <br /> amended will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general <br /> welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose <br /> a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will it <br /> depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of <br /> use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives <br /> of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive P lan of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 8 <br />