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� , �°�o� , C ITY OF ORONO �ZESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ' � � 6 � 07 � �` N o. `�kESHv�� stories rather than the existing 1-1/2 story structure. While the applicants' proposal wi11 not increase hardcover, it will increase the visual bulk and massing as compared to the existing home. The propose low-pitch roof will help to keep the new home from visually towering over the neighbor to the west. h. Due to the very small size of the lot, proposed hardcover of 36.67% is necessary to accommodate the house, driveway retaining walls, sidewalks and parking area, and this level of hardcover is a slight decrease from the existing hardcover level of 37.7%. There is not sufficient room on the property to provide mitigation measures for the excess hardcover. i. City Code Section 78-966(a)(2) indicates that landowners must obtain a CUP from the City prior to engaging in activities that include fill to elevate or alter the existing natural crade. In this project the Applicants propose grading that will direct runoff from the HCRRA right-of-way around the house and to the front, with the intent to not direct drainage to neighboring properties. The CUP is required because a portion of the grading work and the new retaining wall at the lower parking area are within 75' of the lake. In relation to the findings necessary for issuance of the CUP for grading and retaining walls, Planning Commission finds that: 1) The proposed retaining walls and grading improvements are residential in nature and are compliant with the zoning code. 2) The proposed improvements are appropriate and in character with the surrounding land and neighborhood, and the proposed new residence partially within the 75-foot setback zone will have little impact on surrounding lands. Drainage patterns for runoff leaving the site will be altered with the intent to significantly improve them. 3) The grading activity will not impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have an adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of `.;enerally permitted uses. The proposed use of the property for a residence, coupled with the changes in use of the lower garage area, will result in minimal impacts to the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties. 4) As long as the Applicants and their contractors are vigilant in ensuring construction activity does not impair other driveway and Crystal Bay Road users, and that any damage is repaired, the grading activity and its results will not cause� excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets or the Ya�e 4 of 8