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8. “The special conditions applying to the sL'ucture or land m question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property.” Tlte existing home was constructed within 75’ of the lakeshore prior to the adoption of the 1975 hardcover ordinance that introduced the 75’ setback from the lake shore. The existing conditions do not meet the requirements of natural lighting and ventilation. 9. “The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located.” Though many properties m the distnct have a high water mark setback, not all have a high watermark setback and a delineated wetland setback. Not only does the property in question have both setbacks, but the combination of these setbacks also reduces the allowable area to build by more than half. The property in question has another disadvantage due to the majority of tlie shared driveway witliin the 75’ to 250’ setback located within its boundaries, decreasing the ability to add more hardcover. All of tliesc restrictions do not even allow for the Owner to do the extreme of rclocatuig a similar sized structure anywhere within the property. 10. “The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.” The intent of the Owner purchasing and renovating the said property is to enjoy the lake and the lake view. The granting of tho application is necessary to allow the applicant to be able to take advantage of the lake view. 11. “The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfon, morals, or in any otlier respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code.” The granting of the application will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, or morals. Hedth will be improved by the increase of natural sunlight and ventilation. Safety will be improved by increasing the view the Owner has of their laud allowing for a more watchful eye for intruders and/or the ability to prevent accidents at the lakeshore involving children or others that may need help. Comfort will also be improved by the increase of natural sunlight, ventilation, and the peace of mind the larger view shall create. 12. “Tlic granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenieriCe to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty.” Due to the existing conditions, the granting of this variance is necessary to allow for the applicant to be able to take advantage of the lake view, provide a healthier, safer, and . more comfortable space to live in. Hardship Statement The applicant would like to stress that they are willmg to and are doing everything they can to comply with the Zoning Ordinances. Per the Owners variance application (zoning file #04-3006) the proposed hardcover of 12,843sf (29.7%) was approved by the Planning Commission on June 14,2004. The Owner is willmg to decrease the hardcover by an additional 399sf above and beyond what was approved. This will bring the hardcover down to 12,444 (28.7%), for a net reduction of 4.6% from the existing. 2 of 2 I: L / fr. • V . • •* . t •i t ' / •\r* % V