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Applicant proposes to move the existing lift tank and utilize the existing holding tanks for the new cabin. 10.The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the Code. Applicant is unable to meet the 75-foot setback from the OHW. There is only approximately 69 feet from the OHW to the east edge of the easement road and approximately 32 feet from the west edge of the easement road to the wetland. The area to the west contains the shed and holding tanks for the septic system. �1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. i2. The deviation from the Code will still be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City Code and Comprehensive Plan. i3. The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the Shoreline Residential zone. i4. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality as the neighboring seasonal cabins have limited buildable area as well. i5. The variance has not been made based on economic considerations. Please note the Board of Adjustment included the following Conditions in their motion to approve your Variance request: i. Existing trees and vegetation between the dwelling and the OHW shall remain in a live state to provide screening as viewed from the lake. In the event the existing trees and vegetation dies or is damaged by a natural event, additional trees and vegetation shall be planted to provide screening as viewed from the lake. 2. Pre-assembled hand installed silt fence shall be installed as outlined on the Stormwater Site Management Plan dated October �i, 2oi9 until vegetation is permanently established. 3. The structure must be elevated on fill so that the lowest floor including basement floor is at or above the regulatory flood protection elevation(1,22i.6'-NAVD88) or ,3 ft aboUe the Ordinary High Water level (constructed at an eleuation Y,222'- NGVD 29) - whichever is higher. 4. The finished fill elevation for the structure shall be no lower than one foot below the regulatory flood protection elevation and the fill shall e�end at such elevation at least 5 feet beyond the outside limits of the structure. 5. Before the foundation for the dwelling is constructed the applicant shall submit certification by a licensed land surveyor verifying the fill meets the minimum elevation requirements of this variance approval. 6. After the dwelling is constructed the applicant shall submit certification from a professional land survey verifying the finished fill and building elevations were accomplished in compliance with the conditions of this variance approval and the standards of the Floodplain Management Overlay District. �. Gutters shall be installed on the north and south sides of the dwelling. Stormwater shall be directed to the stormwater retention area along the south edge of subject properry identified on the Stormwater Site Management Plan dated October il, 2oi9 as"proposed grade = i2i9.o". 8. Final grading shall meet the elevations outlined on the Stormwater Site Management Plan dated October ii, 2oig.