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a) The applicants propose to expand the living space within the existing single family home, add a detached garage, and add a porch. The expansions are proposed on the east side of the home and a paved portion of the driveway will be removed in front of the existing detached garage along with a paved area to the east of the garage. The proposed expansion will increase the impervious surface coverage from 17.2% to 19.0%. b) As per Table 17-3 of Section 105.12.1260 of the Lake Elmo City Code, the maximum impervious surface coverage for an unsewered lot in a Shoreland Management District is 15%. c) The applicant proposes a storm water management plan to infiltrate a portion of the newly constructed impervious surfaces. 4) Practical Difficulties as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by an official control: Strict enforcement of the municipal code denies the applicant the use of a functional gauge and adequate living space for a growing family. According to the applicant, the existing tuck under garage was built so that only compact cars fat inside. The inability to park vehicles inside creates parking problems for the owners and guests. Additionally, there is currently an inadequate amount of bedrooms for a family of six. The current home has a total of 3 bedrooms. This arrangement will not be practical in the near future. 5) Unique Circumstances the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances not created by the landowner: The previous owners of the property chose the existing home location and constructed the existing home and tuck under. The applicant has explored other alternatives such as expanding the existing garage to lessen the total impervious coverage. Expansion of the existing garage is not practical due to its proximity to the west property line and the living space above located above. 6) Character of Locality the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality in which the property in question is located: The proposed additions would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The general style of the addition would be consistent with the existing principal structure. The applicant proposes to use natural colors and preserve as many trees as possible to maintain the wooded character of the neighborhood. Several surrounding properties consist of principal structures with larger footprints, consistent with what is being proposed. All required Shoreland District setbacks and property line setbacks would be met with this proposal. 2