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of the neighborhood. Views, vegetation, and lakeshore buffers remain intact. <br />4. Economic Consideration Not Sole Factor <br />The justification is not based on economic grounds but on the need to preserve, stabilize, and <br />modernize a historic structure while remaining within the current building envelope. <br />5. Solar Access / Earth-Sheltered Construction <br />Not applicable in this case. <br />6. Use is Permitted in the Zone <br />The use (single-family residential) is fully compliant with zoning regulations. No new or expanded <br />use is proposed. <br />7. Two-Family Dwelling Temporary Use <br />Not applicable. <br />8. Special Conditions Are Peculiar to Property <br />The home's century-old construction, legal non-conforming footprint, and limitations from proximity <br />to the lake and neighboring homes are conditions specific to this parcel. These factors inhibit full <br />code compliance without relief. <br />9. Conditions Not Common Across District <br />Most properties in the district do not share this combination of age, small lot size, and lakeside <br />constraints, making the situation distinct and not general to the zoning district. <br />10. Preservation of Substantial Property Right <br />Without a variance, the homeowner would be deprived of the reasonable ability to update and <br />ensure the safety of their residence-rights commonly enjoyed by others in the district. Structural and <br />safety improvements are necessary due to the home's condition and age. <br />11. No Impact on Health, Safety, or Welfare <br />The proposal enhances safety through updated materials, roofing, and framing. Drainage will <br />improve. The project poses no health, safety, or aesthetic threat to the public or surrounding <br />15