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8.“The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such <br />property Or imniediately adjoining property.** <br />The zoning codes which limit hardcover dk structural coxxrage and require minimum <br />setbacks apply equally to all nearby lakeshore properties <br />“The conditions do not apply generally to other land or struct’ircs in the district in which said <br />land is located.” <br />The code applies to all similarly situated lakeshore properties in the LR-IB zone. <br />“The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br />substantial property right of the applicant.** <br />The applicant does not have an inherent right to increase the degree of nonconformity of <br />an existing nonconforming structure, but has a right to maintain it as is.. <br />11.The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, <br />morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code.*' <br />Granting of the variances uill potentially be contrary to the intent of the zoning code by <br />increasing the nonconformity of an existing nonconforming structure and adding to visual <br />density while reducing light air and open space in the neighborhood It also has potential <br />to have negatlw drainage impacts on neighboring properties absent a plan to deal with <br />drainage vithin the property boundaries. <br />“The granting of such variance w ill not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but <br />is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty." <br />Planning Commission miut determine w hether sufficient hardship has been demonstrated <br />to allow one or more of the variances to be granted. <br />luues for Coasidcratioo <br />1.The lot is extremely substandard and is smaller than all other lots in the immediate <br />neighborhood (sec plat map). <br />Addition of second story* at the existing side setbacks has a number of negative impacts and <br />potential consequences. <br />Arc the proposed reductions in structure and hardcover acceptable given the extremely <br />limited lot size? As a guide, note that as a percentage of the 75-250* zone, hardcover is <br />proposed at 62%... this is far beyond the 40-50% that is common for rebuilds on properties <br />this size... <br />4. <br />5. <br />The garage must be no less than 10 ’ from the existing City sewer. <br />Drainage is a severe problem on this site that needs to be addressed in deatil if the project <br />moves forward. <br />6. Does Plamung Commission have any other issues or concerns with this application?