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FILE # LA19-000081 <br />21 Oct 19 <br />Page 4 of 4 <br /> <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. The proposed <br />project will not impair the health, safety, comfort, or morals of the public. <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. Granting of the variance will resolve and <br />alleviate a demonstrated practical difficulty. <br /> <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 /> <br />Septic System Status <br />The property is served by sanitary sewer. <br /> <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 /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Staff finds practical difficulty in the location of the existing barn to be replaced, the sloping <br />topography, and lake setback from the natural environment lake. The applicant is proposing to <br />improve the setback and resolve the average lakeshore setback encroachment with the new barn. <br /> <br />Public Comments <br />To date, no public comments have been received. <br /> <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 /> <br />Planning Staff Recommendation <br />Planning Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />List of Exhibits <br />Exhibit A. Application & Narrative <br />Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />Exhibit C. Existing & Proposed Survey with Hardcover <br />Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br />Exhibit E. Property Owners List <br />Exhibit F. Plat Map