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2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The need for a variance is created by the location of the steep slope near the roadway. Some erosion has occurred. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The hardcover variance will allow the construction of a retaining wall that is aesthetically compatible with the adjacent property's walls. However, the purpose of the shoreland ordinance is to encourage natural vegetation and ground cover instead of retaining walls along the shoreland and in the lakeshore setback. 6. 8. 9. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. The properties in this area have lakeshore yards that are separated by County Rd. 15. Stairways are needed to access the lakeshore. The question of a retaining wall vs. a natural steep slope with vegetation needs to be discussed. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. The standards apply to all other lots in this zoning district that have lakeshore yards with steep slopes that are separated by roads. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The applicant shall provide the Planning Commission with testini >ny to the necessity of having a retaining wall to protect his property rights. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. No hardship exists due to the lot configuration or setback requirements. However, the topography along the rear property line and erosion is a concern. I I 2357 Kent and Susan V/hitworth 1425 Bay Ridge Road 4/20/98 page--4