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� ��' CITY of ORONO <br /> ., <br /> � a . <br /> ��'"�^ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ,��,f -� <br /> �, ���'� ti rro. 3 � � � - <br /> � , �r Gti, <br /> �9k'�ESII�4'� <br /> 3. Three members of the Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on <br /> November 21, 1994 and recommended approval of the proposed variance and <br /> conditional use permit based on the following fmdin�s: <br /> A. The excavation of the wetland on a scale limited to 200 cubic yards will <br /> have a negligible affect on the 150 acre wetland. <br /> B. The excavation of open water areas will enhance wildlife habitat. <br /> C. Portions of this wetland have already been excavated for the purposes of <br /> retrieving peat for the past thirty years without any negative impact on the <br /> wetland or the existing wildlife habitat. <br /> D. The excavation of ponding areas will improve water storage and provide <br /> a sediment trap. <br /> E. The regrading of banks adjacent to the open water areas will encourage <br /> more beneficial wetland/aquatic vegetation. <br /> 4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br /> to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br /> =ranting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor <br /> pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties; would not merely <br /> serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a <br /> demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property <br /> ri=ht of the applicant; and would be in keepinQ with the spirit and intent of the <br /> Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow the annual <br /> excavation of 200 cubic yards of peat from the wetland during the winter months <br /> of 199� will not be detrimental to the health, safery or general welfare of the <br /> public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger <br /> to nei�hboring properties, nor will its use depreciate surroundin� property values <br /> and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the <br /> intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br /> iorm 5005 DiSM Oro•� <br />