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5. 6. and setback encroachments are necessary to allow the house to be located where it will allow for minimizing the driveway hardcover on the street side of the house. Existing hardcover in the 0-75' zone includes retaining walls, stairways and landings which are necessary to maintain the steep slopes and provide access to the lake. The applicant proposes to keep 683 s.f. of wails, stairways and landings resulting in a 0-75' hardcover of 5.7%. The applicant has agreed to remove an existing 8'xl2' shed in the 0-75' zone. Existing hardcover in the 75-250' zone is 6,180 s.f. or 37.1 %. Final proposed hardcover in the 75-250' zone is 4,690 s.f. or 28.2%. The hardships supporting the 75-250' zone hardcover variance include the steep slopes which limit the house location and require walls and walkways; the topography near the road and the elevation and configuration of the existing garage which will remain, and the need to provide safe access to the property while retaining adequate parking on-site since the narrow Highwood Road is inadequate for parking. The average lakcshore setback encroachment of approximately 12' for the proposed house will have no impact on views of the lake enjoyed by the adjacent property owners. The proposed reconfigured deck is low enough to similarly have no view impacts. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances 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 variances 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 convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve 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 3 of 7