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4. permit per Zoning Code Sections 10.03, Subdivision 19, 10.55, Subdivision 8 and 10.22, Subdivision 1 (B) to permit the 5-8’ high replacement retaining wall on the property, based on the following findings: a The lakeshore lot has a steep sloping lakeshore bank and at the top or ridge of the bank an old timber retaining wall had been installed sometime in the 1950’s. b Ai the site inspection in November ol 1994, the City staff and City Engineer confirmed that the former wall was m a serious state of disrepair and needed to be replaced prior to the spring thaw and rains of 1995. c. The wall could not be replaced in the winter months because of the condition of the soils. d. If the wall was to fail, this would involve the major collapse of the applicant ’s lakeshore bank and the loss of several ^nature plantings. e. Existing mature plantings have been saved during the reinstallation of the second retaining wall providing screening from the shoreline. f. The wall has been installed per the standards set forth by the manufacturer and under the directives of the City Engineer. 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 r...,,hboring 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 m the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zomng Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow the installation of a retaining wall will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire Page 2 of 5