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. � O� � � O CITY of ORONO +a r•, � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �� G'ti� NO. E? 36 � �'�ESI'1�g'� b. A new residence home was constructed on the Property in 2013. c. The Applicants' project will not adversely impact views of the lake currently enjoyed by the adjacent properties. d. The Applicants have provided a landscape plan which will serve to screen and mitigate views of the overFlow swale from the lake. The subterranean walls by their very nature will be below ground with vegetative cover and therefore not visible. i. The Applicants' proposed plan has been designed in a way which offers screening of the swale with a natural-looking slope as viewed from the lake. ii. The proposed overflow swale and subterranean ravine repair walls will be hidden behind vegetative screening when viewed from the lake. e. �th a total of 13% overall hardcover, the Property will conform to the hardcover limifations of a Tier 1 lot. f. The Applicants' proposed grading for the ravine repair within the 75-foot setback will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal or no negative impact on adjacent properties. g. The proposed plans for the subterranean retaining walls have been certified by a registered professional engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota. h. The Applicants' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. i. The proposed grading within the 75-foot setback area will not have an adverse impact on surrounding lands. Drainage patterns for runoff leaving the site will not be significantly altered. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the Applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed CUP amendment on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page2of4