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2. 3. 4. 5. The property is located in the LR-IC Single Family Lakeshore Residential District, which requires a minimum lot area of 21,780 s.f. (0.5 acre). The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on April 19, 2004 and recommended approval of variances based cn the following findings: a. Due to the topography of the lots the lake views enjoyed by neighboring property owners will be unaffected by the deck and screen porch. b. Due to the topography, views from the lake of the deck and screen porch will be minimal. c. The proposal will not have a negative impact on light, air or open space in the neighborhood. d. A hardcover vi..iance in the 75’-250’ zone is supported by tbe following hardship: i. The existing deck is rotted and needs to be replaced for safety purposes. ii. Hardcover is proposed to be reduced on the property from the current level in the 75’-250’ zone of 31.05% to 30%. There is no additional hardcover that can be reasonably removed. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convcnienct to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preser\ e a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 5