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HAIRE <br />AMENDED STAFF FINDINGS — FEBRUARY 13, 2006 <br />1. -The property can not be put to reasonable use without the granting of the variances <br />requested. The OHW setback variance is the minimum possible given the unique <br />circumstances of the parcel essentially "fronting" two lakes. The lot area variance <br />responds to this "reasonable use" Finding only due to the existence of a habitable <br />dwelling and functioning private wastewater treatment system on this parcel. This <br />Finding would not be applicable were this non -conforming vacant parcel of similar <br />parcel area non -conformity. <br />2. The variances requested result from circumstances unique to this property platted <br />prior to the adoption of Shoreland Regulations by the City resulting in OHW <br />setback applicable from two lake frontages, and an existing home/functioning <br />private wastewater treatment system constructed prior to current zoning <br />ordinance/City Code lot area and septic treatment standards; and, the <br />circumstances of the variance were not solely created by the applicant. <br />3. Granting of the variance will not change the essential character of the <br />neighborhood. Significant mature trees on the parcel will effectively mitigate the <br />visual impact of increased structure mass of the new house. <br />