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y_ ` <br /> � r <br /> Cit� of ORONO <br /> • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � NO. 2296 <br /> � <br /> ' � - • • <br /> The scope of the overall project is minimal and wilY result <br /> in a negligibYe impact on the Yake and wetYands. <br /> D) In a report dated October 12, 1987, the City Engineer Glenn <br /> Cook had the following comments: <br /> ' i. The proposed alteration will improve the sedimintation <br /> capacity available and widlife habitat. <br /> ii. The proposed alteration would not appear to have any <br /> long term adverse effects on Lake Minnetonka. <br /> iii. The alteration will reduce the assimilative capacity <br /> of the marsh slightly. <br /> Based on a review of the necessary findings in approving the <br /> alteration of a protected wetland, the Planning Commission made the <br /> following findings: <br /> l. The proposed alteration w�i1 not restrict the passage of flood <br /> • water or run-off. , <br /> 2. The alteration wi].1 not pose a danger to life or property. <br /> 3. The proposal appears to be compatible with the City's desire to <br /> preserve natural Iand forms, vegetation and wetlands. <br /> 4. The al�eration wi1l provide greater storage or retention of run- <br /> off as a result of the increase in depth. <br /> 5. 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 aY Yeviate 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 /> 6. The City Counci 1 f inds that granting a conditional use permit to <br /> allow the dredging of the wetland wiYl not be detrimental to the <br /> health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely <br /> affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to <br /> . neighboring properties, nor will it depreciate surrounding property <br /> values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in <br /> keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and <br /> Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 4� <br />