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The survey clearly illustrates a silt fence above the OHW and also above the Bluff line 18% slope along with a rain garden to prevent any erosion into the lake, preserve shoreland aesthetics, preserve historic values to maintain it’s pristine condition. 105.12.1260(5)(a) Subdivision standards suitable lot The Variance request will require to combine Outlot B and the Chavez parcel into 1 lot. 105.12.1260(5)(b) Subdivision of lots that require 1 or more variances Nothing I, or my predecessors did created the need for a variance—the later imposition of bluff land setbacks that interfere with placement of a house on a lot that was lawfully created. We did not change the surface of the land or the position of any bluff or steep slopes, did not erect any structures and the lot it exists in its natural state, not to mention its approved subdivided state. This is precisely the situation where variances are strongly compelled. 105.12.1260(7)(e) Grading in shoreland areas The survey clearly depicts Sod or Seed with approved mixture or sod all disturbed areas after grading is completed. Additionally, Rain Garden #2 has been strategically located that will provide management practice that will provide treatment needed to conform to the VBWD Rules and Regulations. c. A Specific written description of the proposal and how it varies from the applicable provisions of Lake Elmo Code. Please refer to the above 2c response that specifically address the Lake Elmo Code. d. Narrative of discussion with staff I have met with the City Planner and the Community Development Director initially on October 12, 2024 and November 20, 2024 to discuss the Variance Requirements before submitting the request. In both meeting I shared the various documents I intended to submit which included the parcel survey and other related documents. The City Planner responded with the specific Variances that would be required in the Variance submission. e. Explain why the strict enforcement of this chapter would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration. There are no viable solutions other than to request a variance. This is a lot of record prior to the 1980’s before the current regulations were in affect. Nothing I, or my predecessors did create the need for a variance— the later imposition of bluff land setbacks that interfere with