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O-AD-B,LLC TOGAWANSCHEL ESIGNUILD GSV ARAGE ETBACK ARIANCE 11/04/2013 2a) The plight of the landowner is due to unique site conditions, notably a lakefront lot with a steep incline and existing garage proximity to right-of- way, that pre-date the landowner’s ownership and use of the property 3.The deviation from the Ordinance with any attached conditions will still be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance 3a) Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, LLC believes the spirit and intent of the Ordinance will remain intact with the proposed construction of an aesthetically pleasing, updated and structurally-sound garage that utilizes no more of the lot than the original structure, minimizing overall site-impact and maintaining if not improving groundwater infiltration in the process 3b) The setback from right-of-way with the proposed plan will be no further encroached upon than the existing structure 4.The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the zone 4a) The land use of the proposed structure will remain the same as the structure currently, which is in line with the current zoning of the parcel 5.The variance will not alter the essential character of the City 5a) Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, LLC believes that the essential character of the City will not be altered with the proposed structure, and further believes the landowners’ investment in their property will improve the streetscape and promote healthy investment in neighboring properties as well 6.The variance is not for economic reasons alone 6a) The variance requested for the property is not for economic reasons. Primary drivers for requesting the variance are directly in line with drivers for initiating a remodel of the garage, including the aforementioned landowners’ safety concerns with the exposed stair and the structural repairs needed, and reducing site impact of what construction does take place.