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#17-3937 15 May 2017 Page 4 of 5 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located. The unique shape and peninsula qualities of the Property are not common in the surrounding neighborhood. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Granting the requested variances will provide relief to the applicant regarding the lot shape, topography, and possible wetland on the property. 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. Granting the requested variances will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals; nor will it be contrary to the intent of the Code. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. The shape and orientation of the Property; the topography and possible wetland create practical difficulties affecting the Property; the variances are necessary and not merely serve as a convenience to the owners. The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances. Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. Septic System Status The property is served by City sewer. Practical Difficulties Statement Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Practical Difficulties Analysis The most inconspicuous and logical location for the generator and pad is where it is proposed. The improvement will be accessed by the existing secondary driveway; City's sewer and lift station improvements are approximately 50 feet to the east within an easement on the property and set closer to the area identified as a possible wetland. From the lake the improvement will be completely screened by the rest of the property itself. Due to the height proposed at less than 3 feet it will likely not be visible from Ferndale Road West without difficulty. Moving the improvement further from the lake would result in locating it within an area of steep slope causing a greater disturbance of the site. The wetland and lake setback variances are supported by the site constraints. Engineer Comments The City engineer has not reviewed the proposal. A complete review will be conducted at the time of permit. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received.