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3. 5. 6. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on April 19, 1999 and recommended approval on a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: Much of the existing hardcover on the property could be removed; however, the rock is not underlain by any impervious materials. Also the rock located around the driveway protects this portion of the property from erosion as much of the drainage in the locality follows the slope. Planting grass would create a maintenance problem as a steep slope exisL B The rock on the lakeside of the home (all outside of the 75'. setback) is located in an area that does not receive any sunlight, preventing grass from growing in that area. C.The gravel paridng area located on the north part of the property benefits the locality as it is used for parking by the homeowners and provides an area for snow storage. The applicants have stated plowed snow is stored on their property. Rest Point Circle is a narrowly platted road and no storage area is available along the side of the street. D.Existing landscaping and the location of the house will screen the deck from adjacent property owners. 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 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 applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; 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 Page 2 of 5 1 i