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FILE #LA20-000025 27 April 2020 Page 5 of 5 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 variance will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals; The Commission should determine whether the modest expansion negates to goals of the code in relation to views into, and out of the property. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. The applicant asserts that the variances are necessary and will not merely serve as a convenience to the owners. 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 Analysis: Staff finds the applicant’s request for variance to allow a minimal building adjustment, a downward expansion offset by lowering of the overall peak height is reasonable. The variance is supported by the practical difficulties resulting from the existing building location on the property, as well as the existing elevations of the floor and ceiling. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval of the average lakeshore setback variance allowing the minor downward volume expansion for the open-sided building. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application & Narrative Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Existing Survey Exhibit D. Site Plan Exhibit E. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit F. Aerial Photos Exhibit G. Existing Building Photos Exhibit H. Hardcover Calculations Exhibit I. Property Owners List Exhibit J. Plat Map