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A) The average lakeshore setback encroachment will not Impair any existing lake views enjoyed by neighboring property owners.B) The retaining wall and associated grading proposed at the top of the lakeshore bank is necessary for preservation of the lakeshore bankr which is currently exhibiting some slumping effect. The 24"-30height of the single proposed retaining wall is lowenough that the wall can be easily JJf existing and additional vegetation coupled with the stone construction materials proposed.C) The proposed hardcover increase from 5.7% up to <br />7.6% in the 0-75' setback zone is relatively minor in <br />its impact on the lake given the relatively large 0-75 <br />zone. Further, the effect of the additional hardcover <br />in the 0-75' zone is minimized by the proposed drain- <br />tile which will collect runoff between the residence <br />and the shoreline and transport the runoff to the 75- <br />250' zone for below grade and overland dispersal. <br />D) The lakeshore setback variance is justified by the <br />need for southeast exposure for the proposed growing ot <br />orchids, this being the only suitable location for such <br />a greenhouse addition because of the existing <br />orlcntiatlon and location of the house. Further# the <br />elevation of the existing house and proposed greenhouse <br />addition above the lake and the height of the lakeshore <br />bank will tend to minimize the visual impact of tne <br />greenhouse as viewed from the lake. <br />5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on <br />this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally <br />to other property in this zoning district; that granting t e <br />variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, <br />light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to <br />neighboring properties; would not merely serve ® <br />convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to <br />alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is <br />necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the <br />applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and <br />Intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the <br />City. <br />Page 2 of 6