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8 . "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property" The entire existing house falls within the average lake shore setback, as this house sits on a slight promontory in the land as compared to its adjacent neighbors . The neighbors' homes are respectively 77 .2 and 117.5 feet from the Ordinary High Water (O .H.W .) line of Lake Minnetonka. The resulting setback line on this property thus varies from 160.1 to 240 .0 feet from the O.H .W. line. Due to the combination of the required string test and the peculiar promontory of land , a variance on this property is required in many instances where it would not be required on the adjacent properties . 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located" See #8 . 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant" As the entire house is nonconforming, any improvements to extend the life of the home and maintain its value given its location require a variance. The variance will provide the opportunity to make a house with an aesthetic and spaces that meet the homeowner's goals . 11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code" Correct . All work proposed will be executed per code or above code minimum requirements . It will improve the energy consumption and quality of life for the homeowners. 12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty" As the entire house is nonconforming, any improvements to extend the life of the home and maintain its value given its location require a variance . The variance allows the investment in this property to be brought to fruition. 1300 Bracketts Point Road Variance AppH ~}~i~ 9 9 7_ ''·g·· .,,,/ a i1 - RECEIVED 2 DEC 1 3 zu i. CITY OF ORONO