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FILE # 17-3914 <br />March 20, 2017 <br />Page 4 of 4 <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 />Staff finds that the nonconforming location of the house results in limited to no expansion <br />opportunities, which constitutes a practical difficulty with respect to making any improvements <br />or changing the footprint. The proposal to construct the addition on posts will continue the <br />existing drainage patterns. The variance is supported by practical difficulties. <br />Public Comments <br />Comments from neighbors are attached as Exhibit G. <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 />The Planning Commission recommends approval of the variance. <br />List of Exhibits <br />Exhibit A. <br />Application <br />Exhibit B. <br />Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />Exhibit C <br />Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br />Exhibit D. <br />Proposed Elevation Drawing <br />Exhibit E. <br />Aerial Photos <br />Exhibit F. <br />Site Photos <br />Exhibit G. <br />Neighbor Comments <br />Exhibit H. <br />Property Owners List <br />Exhibit /. <br />Plat Map <br />