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LA19-000038 <br /> June 17,2019 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> 7. The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling <br /> as a two-family dwelling.This condition is not applicable. <br /> 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such <br /> property or immediately adjoining property. The property has no building space for <br /> conforming addition to the existing building. <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 and an existing farmhouse that is nonconforming for <br /> its location. <br /> 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant. Staff finds this to be true. <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 /> variance does not imminently threaten health,safety,or morals. . <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 proposed addition does not create <br /> any new setbacks to the building only new structural massing. <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 /> The existing home is located in a nonconforming location. The existing farm house sits completely <br /> within front yard setback. Due to the location of the existing home, there is no conforming <br /> location to allow for additions to the home. The proposed additions on top of the deck creates <br /> minimum impacts to the property with no change to the setbacks. The improvements proposed <br /> are reasonable improvements to residential structures and are not likely to negatively impact the <br /> neighborhood. It appears that the standards have been satisfied. <br /> Public Comments <br /> To date, no public comments have been received. <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 Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br /> impacts created by the granting of the requested variances? <br /> 3. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval. <br /> List of Exhibits <br />