08-17-2020 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA20-000062 21 Sept 2020 Page 4 of 4 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located.The property's 0.5 acre size is not common in the district, however it is a lot of record and the development with a home which meets all of the zoning setbacks and requirements.The variances grant reasonable use. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Granting lot area and lot width variances are necessary for the preservation of the property right of the owner. 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 variances for lot width and lot area in this unique situation is not contrary to the intent of the zoning chapter. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.The variances for lot area, and lot width 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. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received on the variance request. However,this site has generated a number of recent comments from the immediate neighborhood anticipating development; nothing in writing has been submitted. 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 variances. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Proposed Survey Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit E. 1977 Survey Exhibit F. MCWD Email—no wetland Exhibit G. Property Owners List Exhibit H. Plat Map