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The residence is located on a site that contains steep topography. The applicant has stated the steps and a small porch are necessary for safe access to the front door of the house. 7.The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The addition of a roofed porch would allow for a safer access to the house. 8.The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code, The granting of variances would not be a public hazard or contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. 9.The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. The applicants have demonstrated a unique hardship applies to this propert)'. The location of the house is within the required front yard setback on the property, and the steep hill leading towards the front of the house requires steps and a porch landing for safer access to the property. Surrounding Properties The properties surrounding the applicant's lot are low density residential. All property to the north, south, and east are zoned RR-IB, two acre rural residential. The lots located to the west are zoned LR-1 A, two acre lakeshore residential. Issues 1.The residence was constructed on the lot prior to current zoning regulations resulting in the residence being located within the required front yard setback. 2. The locality is developed low density residential. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the variance from front yard setback requirements to allow a roofed addition to be constructed 22' from the front yard setback based on the applicant’s Statement of Hardship. ^242} Gara Gehring and Tom Terry 340 Lea/Street I’ariance 1 0/1 ms Page 4 -J