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Any generally straight-line solution in the required area results in destruction of all trees and vegetation in nearly 20% of the lot surface.A cut through the bank and contour slope averaging 14' to 18' in depth over a horizontal distance of approximately140' is necessary. Amounts of soil removed for these scenarios range from 1350 CY to 1700 CY in the 0'-75' zone only. The driveways for these routes average 15% to 16% grade over their entire length, steep by anyone's definition. All surface run-off in the affected area drains to the driveway and heads unimpeded out of the narrow driveway chute directly across the road and into the lake. This is roughly the same line that a skidding automobile would follow on a frozen driveway surface once downward travel on the steep grade began with no bail -out position. Proposal: The solution we propose is a driveway that enters at the eastern edge of the site addressing the concern for sitelines on Bayside Road, but then turns generally to the West and traverses the bank with a gradual 8% straight-line driveway that approaches the natural contour as it approaches the West line. A relief postion ( nearly flat ) occurs at this point allowing the driver to turn North and again ascend even more gradually ( 6% grade ) to the rear of the building pad. This second leg follows very nearly the natural contour requiring minimal revision of the existing surface. The benefits of this solution are found in every area of concern. This plan calls for the least soil removal and site revision of the available courses of action. Cuts in the bank average 10' in depth as the driveway crosses the lot requiring the removal of approximately 900 CY. Retaining walls would be installed on the uphill side of the drive as it traverses the bank. Only the minimum number of trees would be lost and the existing vegetation would only be disturbed in the area of the cut and to allow for construction of the retaining walls. The downhill side of the bank would be protected and left undisturbed as much as possible. The surface water run-off would be allowed to drain much as it does now. Water traveling down the West leg of the driveway would able to leave the drive and travel down the bank approximately 50' before reaching the road. Only water moving down the traversing slope would exit directly onto the road.