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11. c. D. E. F. Q. The essential character of the neighborhood will be altered if the proposed variances are granted and the new additional structure in the 0- 75’ zone is allowed to be constructed. The amount of light and air in the neighborhood would be diminished by converting the existing open deck to an enclosed structure on this substandard lot. The conditions and zoning code limitations imposed and existing on this property generally apply to all other land and structures in the zoning district in which this property is located. Granting of the proposed variances would appear to serve as a convenience to the applicants and the applicants have not demonstrated sufficient reasonable hardship or practical difficulty to support the variance requests. The granting of this application is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicants. Denial of a room addition for a therapeutic swim area in a location where such structure would not normally be allowed, is not considered by Council to be a denial of substantial property rights. In review of the factual findings noted above, the Council finds that granting of the proposed variances to allow construction of the proposed room addition would be in complete conflict with the environmental standards for lakeshore development within the City and would be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. The City also looks to the broader environmental principals and goals set forth in its Community Management Plan and the intent of the specific zoning district standards when dealing with matters of public health, safety and welfare. Issues involving public health, safety and welfare are not only resolved by securing the obvious traffic and drainage concerns, but the City is obligated to provide the citizens with a designated and optimum level of density, open space and quality of life. Page 4 of 5