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A. Strict enforcement of the literal provisions of the shoreland ordinance (Section 1016.17C 1 a) would cause undue hardship for Midland Hills. Because the shoreland ordinance was not created to address the issues faced at Midland Hills Country Club. Given the large parcel of 160 acres and the course completely surrounding Walsh Lake, the 250 square foot requirement is unreasonable andpresents no issues to adjacent property owners in Lauderdale. B. The property cannot be put to "reasonable use" if used under conditions allowed by official controls. S�^ict compliance with the code cannot be met. Further, it is unreasonable to require the removal of the existing structure, thus jeopardizing the course, without affording Midland Hills the option to const�^uct a new irrigation facility before the old irrigation system is removed. c. The plight of the land owner is due to unique circumstances not created by the land owner. The variance is created by the land owner 's desire to upgrade their current irrigation system. However, the new shoreland code (1995) code created the existing non-conformity and is short sighted because it does not address very large (I 60 acre) residential parcels. l�. The granting of variances to Section 1016.17C 1 a and 1016.22A 1 will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance (zfapproved) will have no adverse impacts, nor alter the essential character of the locality. There are no foreseen impacts to adjacent property owners south (Lauderdale) of the northern portion of Walsh Lake. The enlarged structure is viewed by very few and no other property owners reside on the Midland Hills portion of Walsh Lake. WHEREAS, the following findings ha�e been determined by staff after consultation with 7effery Hartman, irrigation specialist and Midland Hills' contractor: A. It is not possible to construct the new irrigation structure without a variance to the size limitation. 250 square feet is not adequate for placement of the irrigation pump system, electric components, and safe maneuvering within the structure. This safety issue is similar to the variance granted to Verizon Wireless on March 26,200 1. 1�. Eliminating the e�sting structure requires unnecessaty costs associated with its removal. It lea�es behind a large concrete platform/base within which the wells are located, and exposes the wells to view from abroad. c. The current proposal has the new system connecting to the existing system and wells. The removal of the e�sting structure would require a different electronic system than currently planned and would require additional design to properly link to the new structure and system. l�. The seasonal opportunity to construct the new flume (pipe and intake) in Walsh Lake and replace the e�sting irrigation system is short. Spring is the optimal time to construct flume because it eliminates the risk of ice caused in fa11 or spring. 2