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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 10, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 16 of 30 (9. #14-3647 EOF INVESTMENTS, LLC, D/B/A YOUR BOAT CLUB, LLC – 1444 SHORELINE DRIVE – COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK INSTALLATION, Continued) 2. Preserves existing unique and natural features of the site and minimizes impacts to wetlands, floodplains, and shoreland areas. The proposed tank location is on a portion of the property in an existing hardcover parking lot. The existing land surface is slightly lower than the 931.5 foot 100-year flood elevation. The design of the tank installation incorporates a concrete slab below the tank and the tank is anchored by strapping. The tank would be topped by another concrete slab through which will be sealed ports for the fill pipe, submersible pump, and level gauge. The top slab is proposed to be at finish grade. 3. Creates harmonious relationship of buildings and open space with natural site features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship of the development. The proposed underground tank would result in only very minimal visual impacts on the site. 4. Achieves a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation system. Gaffron stated it is not anticipated that the proposed tank installation will reduce parking on the site but the applicants should be asked to confirm whether parking will be affected. 5. Places no excessive demands on services and infrastructure, including local streets. This proposal, since it is not intended or allowed to serve anything other than boats on the water, is not expected to have an impact on vehicular traffic on surrounding streets. 6. Conforms to the City’s plans for parks, streets, and walkways. The proposed fueling operation is not expected to be in conflict with any City plans for parks, streets, or walkways. 7. Conforms to the Orono Community Management Plan. The property is guided for commercial use in the CMP. The proposed fueling facilities, when properly installed and operated, are not expected to cause negative environmental impacts nor be in conflict with the CMP. 8. Achieves a maximum of safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian movement. The fueling system will be required to meet all safety requirements established in City and other agency regulations. 9. Incorporates sufficient landscaping to reasonably screen undesirable features and to enhance the image of the development. Visual impacts of the proposed fueling facilities are anticipated to be very minimal and are not expected to require screening. 10. Protects abutting properties and does not create detrimental disturbances to surrounding properties. The proposed fueling facilities and operation are not anticipated to disturb surrounding properties.