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FILE#LA19-000067 <br /> 16 Sept 2019 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> homes creates difficulties for the Owners in redeveloping the property consistent with <br /> the homes in their neighborhood. <br /> 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which <br /> the land is located. The property's unique shape, shoreline orientation, and the <br /> relationship between the existing home and the setback of the adjacent properties <br /> create difficulties for the owners. <br /> 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant. Granting the average lakeshore setback <br /> variance is necessary for the preservation of the property right of the applicant. <br /> 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort <br /> or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. Granting the <br /> requested variance in this unique situation is not contrary to the intent of the zoning <br /> chapter. <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 variance is necessary, <br /> and does not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant. <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 provided supporting documentation regarding the applicable Practical Difficulties <br /> attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> Staff finds that the applicant's choice to build a replacement home in the general location of the <br /> two existing buildings while improving the lake views from adjacent homes is sensitive to the <br /> unique character of the property. The location of the neighboring homes creating the average <br /> lakeshore setback impacts the building area creating difficulties.The proposed home will be <br /> situated 10 feet further from the lake than the existing home and guest house improving views. <br /> Engineer Comments <br /> The City's Engineer will review the proposed grading plan at the time of the building permit <br /> review. <br /> Public Comments <br /> Public comments have been received and 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 />