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-L A Laurel Ulland Architecture 1718 Logan Avenue South Minneapolis, PIN 55403 612 874 1086 1 p louret@taurelulland.com I e 2090 Shoreline Drive Orono, MN 55391 Variance Application Practical Difficulties Form January 18, 2017 11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code." The proposed changes to the property will not impair health, safety, comfort, morals or be contrary to the intent of the current zoning ordinances. Means and methods of construction will be specified to protect the existing property and maintain its current condition. Best practices will be used to ensure that soils are not disturbed, that the floodplain is not impacted by the work, and that all means to protect the delineated wetland and shoreline will be used. 12. "The granting of such variance wilt not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty." The granting of the variance from the average lakeshore setback does not constitute a convenience for the property owner. A significant portion of the property is impacted by the practical difficulties described above. The ability to replace a failing, existing structure on the property will be aided by the granting of a variance to allow for the construction of a new structure in the same location. By constructing the new structure in the same location, the impact of the construction will be minimal and the remainder of the property can be maintained in its current condition.