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.� b. The propvsal is consiste�it �� itii the Compr�hensi��e Plan because the proposed pareh _;�+ roof a��d drive��ay adciition bath represent continued investrnent in a rc:sidentiaE property, . as ad��c�c�ted b�� the Comprehensive Plan, anci if tlle storm �vater frc�rn the excc:ss ::_� irnpervious covera�e is Qroperl}� rniti,�ated, tlie impro��emen[s �r�i91 not compronzise th� �� Comprehensive I'lan's goals of proteetin�; the c�ualit�� nf surface �vaters. �: c. The proposal is in harmony ��►th the purposes and intent of the zc�ning ordinances ;;� because ne�ver sections of the code allotv open porches to eYtend si�nificantly into :.� requircd builciing setbacks without bein� considered encroachments as they do not �� contribute to the app�ar�tnee �f bui�din� mass, an�i updattd shoreland re�ulaticrns rn�ght �� vell treat apen porches sii��ilarly, Moreover, the zoning eode establishe5 tl�e ability far _ shorelane� parcels to �ace�ci 2S% �mpervious covera�e, pro��ided that the mar�inal stat�m -, �vater is prc�perly mitigated. d. The proposal puts th� subject pc-operty to use in a reas�nable c�la�iner b�eause �v�l�:out -,� base�ntnts are common on l�kefront properties, since the lots typicall�� slope do��m�rard �� to��ard the lake, and it is reasonable f�r the hc�rneo��ners to install a roof o��er the existi�i� a' �valk�aut access tliat ti�ou[d prewent rain «•ater from collecting in the stairvt�ell and enterii�� 4-� t�ie basement. �t� c. There are uniqu� circu�n5tances to th� prope�y ��hich �ere nc�t er�°ated by t��e �:� lando��ner because the existing house ��°ith the �valkout stair�.��eil �vas built in 196�, prior �� to the adoptian of the shorelaild ordinance's increased setbacks, and a forar�er �reenh�use .�: structure that once proteeted the Stairwell was removed by previous o�vners. �� f. The varianee, if granted, ��rill not alter the essential character of the lacality becaus� �a ocher liames in the area stand �s elose {or eloser) to Wiliow Pond thaa� the proposed open _� por�h, so the addition should not �reatly affect the residentia� ch�racter of the eastern �ide �+� of the lake. :- '.�ft)W THEREFOR� BE 1"I' R�SULVED, b�� the Rc�se�•i�le Varianc;e Qaard, to approve �� the rec�uested ��ariances to ti 1017.16 anci � 1 C117.?6 of t11e City Cude to allow the praposed porch �� roc�i to encraach up t�o about 3� feet into the reqE�irec� sl�orelan�i setb�sck and to allov�� impervi��s �� suri�ces an up ta 27% of the parcel area above OHWL, bas�d on the prapased plan and the �� testimony uffcred at the public liearin�, and subject to tl�e followin� condition: �� Prior to rec�ir�ing permits for impra��ements that ��ould increase impervious surface$ un t�i the propert}• to more than 25°io of th� parce] area aba�e OHV4'I., tiTe prc�pert}� U��°ner sh;.ill ¢�-} satisfy the r�c�uirements of the Residential Storm Water Permit or other suita�l� �� administrative process tp mitigate the excess skorm �`�atcr. �_ �� The motion for the adoption of the foregoAn� rese�lution ��tis duly seconded by Varianc� E, Bo��rd Mernber Daire and upran vate b�in� taken thereon. the fallo�vin� vated in favor: Gitzei3, �::-; Daire, and Murphy; �°� and none voted against; 'o WHEREt'PON said resolution wa� declared duly passed anel adapted. Page ? of 3