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and respectful of the neighbors while eliminating the steep driveway that can become hazardous in <br /> the winter. These decisions resulted in the most minimal variance request. <br /> 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, <br /> comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. <br /> Response: With the proposed improvements to the property (specifically the reduction in hardcover) <br /> and the elimination of a steep and potentially hazardous driveway for the property, granting of the <br /> variances would in fact be an improvement to the health, safety, and comfort of the neighborhood <br /> and property. By allowing adequate space for vehicles to turn from the garage, the property preserves <br /> the 'front first' access to the road, while allowing all of the vehicle maneuvering to happen on a flat <br /> drive instead of a steeply sloping drive. <br /> 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant <br /> but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. <br /> Response: As noted, the proposed variances improve the hardcover of the property in overall <br /> numbers and allocate the hardcover for the property farther from the lake. Additionally, the proposed <br /> garage location provides safer access to the property by eliminating the need for vehicles to traverse <br /> the significant topography and allowing them to enter and exit the garage at the street level. The <br /> difference in elevation is then traversed by foot via the interior or exterior stairs. <br />