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Lakeview Family Dentistry Variance Required Findings, Page 2 of 2 The proposed design will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Hugo continues to experience residential growth, increasing demand for services in the community. Further development of this property is intended to support and participate in this positive community growth while respecting its context. The building exterior follows the design language of the existing structure, maintaining a prairie style aesthetic in line with local traditions and the City of Hugo Downtown Design Guidelines. This project will support the City of Hugo’s development plan of the downtown district and plans for development north of the property on Egg Lake. Furthermore, the proposed expansion on this property supports the City’s development plan by ensuring residents are provided services locally in their community. (3) Spirit and intent. The granting of the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter and with the policies of the city's comprehensive plan. The variance, if granted, will allow Lakeview Family Dentistry to continue to support the community’s current growth and future growth per the 2040 comprehensive plan. The proposed plan meets the spirit and intent of the code by maintaining the n atural characteristics and function of the shoreline. No modifications to the shoreline or associated trees and vegetation along the shoreline are proposed. Additional trees and plantings are proposed between the building and the shoreline to further enhance the natural characteristics of the area. Runoff from existing and proposed impervious surfaces onsite will be treated in a stormwater management system to further reduce the risk of impairment to Egg Lake. (4) Prohibited use. The variance, if granted, shall not have the effect of allowing any use prohibited in the district. The variance, if granted, will not have the effect of allowing any use prohibited in the district. (5) Hazard consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of flood protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance shall not be issued within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. The variance, if granted, will not affect or create any flood hazards. The proposed building expansion is not located in the FEMA flood pla in or the shore impact zone, and the construction of a large infiltration basin will provide additional compensatory flood storage compared to existing conditions. (6) Septic and well compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the subject property is in compliance with city and state codes. The variance, if granted, will not affect the property’s compliance with city and state septic and well codes.