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FILE#LA19-000005 <br /> 19 Feb 2019 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but <br /> is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. The requested variances would not be <br /> for the sole convenience of the Applicants.This criterion is met. <br /> The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances. <br /> Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the <br /> impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use <br /> permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. <br /> Practical Difficulties Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B,and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> The requests has neighbor support.Additionally,due to the position of the home,and neighboring <br /> homes, in relation to both Shadywood Road and the lake,Staff finds there are practical difficulties <br /> supporting average lakeshore setback encroachment for the reduced 26'x 26'screen porch. <br /> Engineer Comments <br /> The City Engineer has not reviewed this project as there are no changes to the grades on the site. <br /> Public Comments <br /> Public comments have been received supporting the applicants' request. The comments are <br /> attached as Exhibit F. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br /> property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the <br /> essential character of the neighborhood? <br /> 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br /> impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? <br /> 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> If the Planning Commission identifies practical difficulties supporting the new screen porch <br /> encroachment lakeward of the average lakeshore setback, a motion for approval would be <br /> appropriate. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application Summary <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Proposed Survey <br /> Exhibit D. Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br /> Exhibit E. Porch Plans <br /> Exhibit F. Public Comments <br /> Exhibit G. Site Photos <br /> Exhibit H. Aerial Photos <br />