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the structure was designed to be visual4v pleasing by matching the principle structure. Because the resemblance is similar to the principle building the request does appear to be reasonable. With respect to theproposed variance for the location of structure strict enforcement of the City 's zoning regulations will cause practical difficulties and the applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner. The request does appear to be reasonable because any other location meeting the code requirements would not be possible. Ibe 150ft. setback requirementfrom the lake would makeplacement behind the home on the west side, impossible andplacing the structure on the east side of the home would interfere with the shared driveway to the home south of the property (9495 Stillwater Blvd.). The applicant would be Bard pressed to locate a building site on the property that would not require a single variance. 5) Unique Circumstances the plight of the landowner is due to circurnstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; With respect to the proposed variance relating to the height of the structure, the plight of the Applicant is not unique and has been caused by the applicant. The City cannot determine the unique circumstance that would warrant approval of the structures height. The property is not currently usedfor agricultural purposes, beyand personal enjoyment, Geographically the build site is relatively flirt so there is not a conflict when measuring the height of the building. The City does not believe this criteria is met and this request is denied through Resolution 2019-067. With respect to the proposed variance for the location of the structure, the plight of the Applicant is unique and has not been caused by the applicant. The current structure was built prior to the current owner so there is no way the applicant would have been able to suggest a different building location for the principle structure to avoid the need for this variance. Beyond limited space in the rear of the home Friedrich Pond requires a 150ft. buffer which is impossible to meet if the structure were to be placed in the rear yard. Furthermore, the structure would severely impede the function of the driveway if building was located on the east side of the home, 6) Character of Locality the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality in which the property in question is located; With respect to the proposed variance for the height of the structure, the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Although the structure may be measurably taller than some of the neighboring homes, according to the survey the foundation would be about 4feet lower than the neighboring homes foundation. Though it may be taller, it is not perceived that the height will negatively affect the local area. With respect to the proposed variance for the location of the structure, the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Although the structure would be located in front cif the home, the uniqueness of the area aids to the proposed building location and it ivould not change the character ofthe local area. 7) Adjacent Properties and Traffic 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 dirninish or impair property values within the neighborhood; 0 9, ith respect to the proposed variance for the height of the structure, the proposed 543597v2 SJS LAS15-1