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Comprehensive Plan L. Our request for variance also is consistent with the goals and spirit of the Comprehensive plan: 1. Impervious surface within the 0-75’ zone is being reduced tvith no net increase of overall hardcover. 2. Grassed surface is being increased in the 0-75’ zone, providing for additional area for rainfall run-off not only from 2800 Pheasant, but also the adjacent property which lies on higher ground and drains to the 0-75’ zone of 2800 Pheasant. 3. The proposed structure is not nearer the shoreline than the neighboring residence (in fact it will be set back some twenty feet further than currently exists) and is in keeping with the Character of the locality. 4. No Lakeview enjoyed by neighboring property will be affected, other than positively. In fact, view encroachments to our westerly neighbor will be decreased. 5. Granting the variance will not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air and vrill not pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property. The turn around drive will actually improve traffic conditions and reduce fire hazard and visibility related dangers to the neighborhood Structural Mass The proposed home will fit well with the site and the neighborhood. Where an older home has sat vacant in a family neighborhood for several years, our goal is to build a home that will add to the neighborhood and where we can raise our family. It reflects many of the aspects of turn of the century lake properties. Visually it will fit well on the large site. The new home will be of similar width and depth to neighboring properties. The proposed width is actually less that the exiting home While the two and one-half level home results in more finished square feet than currently e.xists, it utilizes the same overall hardcover. We are not requesting a height variance. Our home will comply with the maximum height-zoning ordinance. SUMMARY In summary, while we are requesting a variance from the 25% hardcover ordinance, our application addresses the significant hardships associated with the property while more fully complying with the intent and spirit of the zoning ordinance than the exiting structure. Our new home will conform to and improve the conditions of the neighborhood and result in a residence that will be a part of Orono for many years Finally, our request addresses the exact circumstances that Section 10.08 subd. 3 of the zoning ordinance contemplate. f. ^4 ♦