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Response: N/A <br />8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar <br />to such property or immediately adjoining property. <br />Response: The steep shoreline relative to the boat house roof deck elevation puts it amongst <br />thick natural vegetation which functions as proper soil stabilization and visual screening of the <br />structure from the lakeward vantage; however these conditions also make all spaces currently <br />unsuitable for comfortable gathering. <br />9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in <br />which said land is located. <br />Response: They do not. <br />10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment <br />of a substantial property right of the applicant. <br />Response: To have a boat house and roof deck that currently fits the intention of keeping <br />Lake Minnetonka shoreline as natural as possible, yet not be able to use it comfortably, is an <br />unfortunate circumstance due to placement amongst aforementioned foliage coupled with a <br />steep and unsafe decent to find comfort and safety in the protected storage space below. <br />11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, <br />comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning <br />Code. <br />Response: The proposed design increases taxpayer's ability to use the space safely and <br />comfortably while not impeding any lake passerby, adjacent property owners, or property <br />guests from their enjoyment of the surroundings. <br />12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the <br />applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. <br />Response: Safety concerns for use and access are paramount to this request.