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According to the Applicant, the proposed use for this line is consistent with land use plans outlined in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. b. Unique Circumstances. The plight of the property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. According to the Applicant, the Subject Property includes unique circumstances due to its nontraditional shape. To construct a home on both subdivided lots that each meet setback requirements, the Applicant must seek these variances. c. Character of Neighborhood. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. According to the Applicant, by placing the houses in line with the neighboring houses along Lake Josephine, all setbacks will be consistent and more pleasing to the eye. 3. Economic Consideration. Economic consideration alone does not constitute a practical difficulty. The proposed variance is not based on economic consideration. 4. Access to Sunlight. Inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems shall be considered a practical difficulty. A solar energy system is not proposed. Plan Evaluation Summary The table below provides the minimum district requirements for the R-2 District and Shoreland regulations along with a preliminary analysis for the proposed development: R-2 District Shoreland Standards Overlay District Parcel A Parcel B Minimum Lot Area 11,000 square feet 14,000 square feet 30,918 square feet 30,687 square feet 85 feet measured at 75 feet measured at 169.46 feet — street, 60 feet — street*, Minimum Lot Width public roadway OHW setback 192.73 feet - OHW 155.09 feet - OHW Minimum Lot Depth 120 feet N/A 103.1 S eet* 207.88 feet Minimum Front Yard Setback 40 feet 40 feet 40 feet 40 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback 30 feet N/A S eet* 5 eet* 50 feet from OHW Minimum Side Yard 5 feet (min)/15 feet (west) & Adjacent Setback total Lots 53.2 feet/40 feet 53.2 feet/40 feet *Variance requested by applicant. Page 11 of 12