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8. “The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoinmg property." The 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 requiremects of natural lighting and ventilation 9. "Tlie conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the disuict in which said land is located.” Though many properties m the district basT a high water mark >ctback, not all ha\x a high watermark setback and a delineated wetland setback. Not only does the prt^rty m 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 majonty of the shared driveway within the 75' to 2S0' setback located within its boundaries, decreasing the ability to add more hardcover. All of tlicse restrictions do not even allow for the Owner to do the extreme of relocating a sunibr sized structure an>w here withm the property. 10. “Tlic granting of the application is necessarv' for the preservation and enjojinenl of a substantial propeit>’ right of (he applicant.” The intent of the Owner purchasing and renovating the said property is to enjoy the lake and the lake view*. The grantmg of the application is necessary to allow the applicant to be able to take advamage of the lake view. 11. “The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health. safet>. comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to tlie intail of (he Zonmg Code.” The granting of the application will not in any way impair health, safely, comfort, or morals Health will be improved by the increase of natural sunlight and ventilation Safety wtU be improved by increasing the vuew the Owner has of their land allowing for a more watchful eye for inmidcn and/or the ability to prevent accidents at the lakeshore involving children or others (hat may need help. Comfort will also be unproved by the increase of natural sunlight, ventilation, and the peace of mind the larger view shall create. 12. “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difTicult^-.” Due to the cxistmg conditions, the grantmg 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 Statenient The applicant would like to stress that they axe w Ulmg to and arc domg ev oyiiung they can to comply with the Zoning Ordinances. Per the Owners variance application (zoning file #04-3006) the proposed hardcover of I2,843sf (29.7«/o) was ^iprovcd by the Planning Commission on June 14,2004. The Owner u willing to decrease the hardcover by an additional 399sf above and beyond what was approved This will bnng the hardcover dowm to 12,444 (28.7%), for a net reduction of 4.6** from the cxistmg fir '■ vV 2 of 2 i 4 4 > t • . ♦-. ' >.