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as much as possible so that it had minimal impact to the neighboring property owners' sight lines. The structure has also been designed with a flat roof to minimize the impact to the overall massing. This home with a pitched roof as a single story would have similar perceived massing elements. There are no neighbors to the South of this home and as such no impact to neighbor views. This structure has been designed with a flat roof. This allows a reduction in the massing of the space which would otherwise be a pitched roof that would be typically at it’s peak over the middle of the structure. Impervious Surface Coverage Variance Request: The current property has a hardcover of 33.88%. We are requesting for a variance of a proposed hardcover of 32.67% by reducing from the current by 1%. We are proposing to bring the property closer to meet the zoning requirements. This proposed property is legally non conforming, and we have designed areas to reduce hardcover with narrow walkways and removal of existing hardcover to minimize the overall impact. The long driveway into the property and sidewalk to the front door create a practical difficulty of the property to meet the zoning standards to comply with the hardcover requirements. We also analyzed in the design process the option to expand the footprint of the home on the main level towards the street side for the bedroom expansion. This would be an option to work within the buildable footprint of the lot but would have dramatically increased the hardcover calculations. By expanding over the existing structure with the 2 nd floor we have worked to minimize the impact of hardcover on the property and impact to the lake. Questionnaire of Practical Difficulties : 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the ordinance – The home will continue the use of a residential use. We will be using this property as our family home. (Three children; Will 7yr, Sam 5yr, Paige 3yr) 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan – The variance request is repurposing the hardcover and reducing the current percentage of impervious surface and improving access to the lake. We also plan to improve the current shoreline to be consistent with DNR recommendations as currently the lakeshore is in poor condition. We also are seeking to renovate a 2-story home with flat roofs to minimize impact to the overall massing. 3. the applicant establishes there are practical difficulties - The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the official controls – YES, we plan to raise our family in this home and contribute to our community and local school district. - There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner – YES, The location of the footprint on the structure built in 1970s was allowed to be built in an area that is close to the OHW. This house also does not have a lower level and only consist of a