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The location of all the residential stnictures for the Marsh at I^fayette were established by recorded soil borings determined to be the most suitable for building. If there is to be a basement for a residence structiirt*, the basement levels would be above finished grade based on the elevation of the flood plain and the need to build at least 1 ’ above the flood plain elevation. Structures on Lots 4 and 6 based on sloping grades with walkouts and the design of the roof are allowed a total building height of 42’. The total building height for proposed residence on Lot 5 is 34’10" as measured from the highest existing elevation 939.1. The grade is consistent around all elevations of the proposed building. The house on Lot 6 measures 30’ from the street side and 39’ to the rear. The house on Lot 4 measures 30’ from the street yard and 41’ from the rear. Tlie proposed house on Lot 5 will acmally be 6 ’ lower than the adjacent residences. A classic 2 1/2 story colonial with mansard roof could not be built based on the limitations of the building height section and the flood plain elevation and could only be installed with a walkout design which may not be suited for a traditional colonial style. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this propeny are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting tlie variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properly; would not merely sc’ve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial propert)’ right of ;'»ic applicant, and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Tlie City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommend.uions of the Planning Commission, reports by City s»aff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safet>’ and Page 2 of 5