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a. Because the property is generally rectangular and contains lakeshore on two sides, more than half of the 1.17 acre lot is in the 0-75' zone where no hardcover is normally allowed. If the channel providing lake access to abutting properties to the northwest had not been dredged at some time in the past, this property with the proposed additions, would not need a hardcover variance. b. Hardcover in the 0-75' zone is 1.1%, with no additional hardcover proposed in that zone. This provides a significant area for filtration and absorption of run-off. c. Applicant has agreed to remove specific items of excess hardcover in the 75-250' zone, such that the existing 28.1% hardcover in the 75-250' zone will only increase to 28.9%. The proposed guest apartment and garage addition is located so as to make use of existing driveway areas without adding more driveway hardcover. d. The proposed additions will have no impact on lakeviews enjoyed by neighboring lakeshore property owners. The entire existing house encroaches past the average lakeshore setback line, and no new view obstructions will be created. e. Council finds that the guest apartment as proposed will meei- the intent of the guest apartment ordinance if the proposed access door between the new garage and the apartment is eliminated. This will make the lower level access through the interior of the house function as the primary access to the apartment. f. The applicant's intent is to sell the house to his son, Rick Brown, who will live year-round in the house. The applicant and his wife will live in the guest apartment during the 6 months each year that they spend in Minnesota. g. The attached garage will provide for adequate parking for the quest apartment. The design of the exterior of the house will not appear as a duplex, but as a single family residence. h. The apartment addition could be easily modified by removal of kitchen facilities to revert to single family use. Page 2 of 7