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5. <br />2. The main level deck is a replacement of one that had existed. <br />3. The enclosed porch and second level deck will not further add to <br />hardcover, structural coverage or encroachment on the lakeshore and <br />average lakeshore setbacks. <br />4. The stairway leading down from the main level deck and walkway and <br />steps around the porch are necessary fo» a secondary means of egress <br />from the main level and to address sigivdicant topography. <br />The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br />to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br />granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor <br />pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely <br />serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a <br />demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial <br />property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and <br />intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br />The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br />recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br />by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety <br />and welfare of the community. <br />Page 2 of 7