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L 8. 9. 10. 11. B 29 trees of 2-inch caliper (maples and lindens with a few red oaks) on a 25' average spacing would replace the 14,450 s.f. lost canopy in a period of 20- 25 years. Spacing should be staggered to provide a natural appearance. C.Larger trees could be placed at the top of tlie slope to soften and obscure the roofline of the existing residence as viewed from the lake. D.The majority of the existing stumps and root systems should remain in place to stabilize the slope. E. Planting with the slopes must be done in a manner to avoid soil disturbance A small amount of grading will occur at the base of the stairway to stabilize the retaining walls and stairway. Stairways are permitted within the shore setback zone to allow easier access to the lakeshore along steep slopes and bluffs. The proposed stairway as shown in the plan is 5 feet in width, however the maximum width allowed by code is 4 feet. No hardship has been demonstrated that would allow a stairway to exceed 4 feel in width. The property owners and City will enter into a Restoration Agreement that will ensure successful vegetation restoration to the property and protect the slope from erosion. The 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 properties, would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, 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. 12. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow a retaining Page 3 of 7