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1.02 acres in area and 196 feet in width. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on October 15, 2007 and on a vote of 6 -0 recommended approval of the variances, based on the following findings: a. The height of the retaining wall is necessary because of grading done to create a level area for the new septic system. Installation of this system was required by the City. The height of the wall could be reduced but would require grading and removal of additional trees. A substantial number of trees were removed to install the septic system. b. The portion of the retaining wall that is over 42 inches high will not be visible from the lake. c. The retaining wall within the 0 to 75 foot zone is necessary to convey drainage around the cabin and provide positive drainage for the cabin. The alternative would be removal of more trees and more regarding. d. There is 30 square foot lakeside deck that can be removed so there will be no increase in hardcover within the Oto 75 foot zone. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the Owners but are necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the Owners; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Page 2 of 4