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not meeting minimum lot size requirements of the Rural Single Family zoning district. The expansion includes an expansion to an existing deck; frost footings to the northwest comer of the house; an addition to the house to match the current house width; an entry roof adjacent to an existing deck attached to the garage; a walkway connecting the garage and house; and a screened porch, as indicated in the site plan dated 7/24/17. 4) That the Variance will be located on property legally described as follows: LOTS 524 THRU 527& LOTS 612 THRU 615 WARNING: (SUBJ TO RESOLUTION 87-32 CITY OF LAKE ELMO THAT PROHIBITS TRANSFER OF REAL EST ATE IN THE LANES DEMONTREVILLE PLAT WITH-OUT CITY APPROVAL) SubdivisionName LANE'S DEMONTREVILLE COUNTRY CLUB Lot 614 SubdivisionCd 37445. PID# 09.029.21.22.0007. 5) That the overall impervious surface of the site as shown on the proposed site plan dated July 24, 2017 reduces the amount of impervious surface on the property. 6) That the strict enforcement of Zoning Ordinance would cause practical difficulties and that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by an official control. Specific findings: The size of the lot and the required setbacks for the septic system and wells create difficulties in determining an area for expansion of the existing home. A great majority of the proposed addition to the home will be adding a second story, which does not increase the non-conformity. Only the addition of a covered walkway, entry roof, and small expansion to match an already existing width of the house is being proposed within the required setback from the Ordinary High Water Level 7) That the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. Specific findings: The property was platted and the house was constructed long before current minimum lot size and shore/and standards. The addition of a garage by a previous landowner about 13 years ago severely limited options to expand the home elsewhere on the property. The majority of the proposed addition to the home will be on the second story and will in no way limit secondary septic drainfield options, as soil borings have determined the proposed locations of the additions are not suitable for septic area. 8) That the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality in which the property in question is located. Specific findings: The house is currently smaller than surrounding homes, and so the expansion of the home will in fact cause the home to conform closer to the essential character of the locality. 9) That the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to properties adjacent to the property in question or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. Specific findings: The proposed addition will not encroach further to the required setback from the Ordinary High Water Level, thus not impairing views of the lake. Surrounding Resolution 2017-2