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FILE # 17-3966 October 16, 2017 Page 4 of 5 substandard lot, the curved right-of-way along the rear property line and the steepness of the lot create a difficulties unique to the property. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located. Due to the steepness of the lot the garage should be set closer to the road to create a manageable access for the driveway. Moving the garage further from the road creates a steeper and longer driveway which could become hazardous in the winter months limited the accessibility and use of the property. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Staff finds this condition to be true. 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. Granting the requested variances will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals; nor will it be contrary to the intent of the Code. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. The substandard area and width of the Property; steepness of the lot and the curved road long the rear property line create practical difficulties affecting the Property; the variances are necessary and do not merely serve as a convenience to the owner. The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances. Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. Practical Difficulties Statement Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Practical Difficulties Analysis Staff finds that there are practical difficulties inherent to the lot area, width and the rear setback. Staff has done a preliminary review of the height with the submitted document. The proposed house looks to meet the 30 foot height requirements with the draft plans submitted. The applicant is not requesting any variances pertaining to height and shows they can meet this requirement. Also, the applicant is note proposing to add any stairs for lake access. Staff asked for clarified with the applicant and they have noted they are not proposing any lake access, if they wish to in the future the applicant may have challenges with hardcover as they are proposing to be 24.6% with the new home. The applicant is not asking for a hardcover variance. The lot poses multiple challenges with steepness on the lot, the curved road create a small building envelope. Engineer Comments The applicant will need to address how water will be managed so it will not direct water to any neighboring properties. This can be addressed in the grading plan. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Commissioners may wish to ask the applicant to verify that height of the home will