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4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: • • •A. $B. [ k ' t C. D. E. • wr' V. F. 5. 6. Hardcover in the 0-75' zone will not change as a result of the’addition. It will remain at 9.1%. Hardcover in the 75-250' zone will not change as a result of the addition. It will remain at 29.0%. The average lakeshore setback variance is justified by the conclusion that existing views of the lake enjoyed by neighboring property owners will not be encroached upon by the proposed addition. Lot coverage on the property is currently 8.8%, and will remain with the proposed addition, meeting the standard 15% limitation. Although the lot size is conforming with an area of approximately 1.5 acres, nearly half of the lot is in the 0-75' setback zone. The shape of the lot and the curve of the shoreline, as weH as the fact that lake exists on both the north and east sides of the property are hardships that are unique to the property. 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 variance will not adversely affect trafRc conditions, light, air, nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, 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. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City Staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 2 of 5 1 A ■u.