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LA20-000054 <br /> Sept 21, 2020 <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br /> a 10 foot wide porch and deck. The new extension would be located in the rear yard <br /> setback. The applicant states this setback creates practical difficulty for the owner in <br /> allowing a useful and enjoyable space for on the existing home. <br /> Staff finds the use and enjoyment of the property is currently being met with a single <br /> family home and the existing deck. <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 /> variance will in no way impair health, safety,comfort or in any other respect be <br /> contrary to the intent of the zoning code. <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 applicant has stated that the back <br /> lot setback restrictions on a modest addition to allow for extra doors from the kitchen <br /> to provide better back yard/patio access is a practical difficulty. The applicant currently <br /> has use of the property for a single family home with an existing deck. The proposed <br /> addition would serve as a convenience. <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 /> Public Comments <br /> The applicant submitted three letters of acknowledgement from the neighbors at 3845 and 3805 <br /> North Shore Drive and 1635 Shadywood Rd. <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 granting the variance serve as a convenience to the applicant or does it alleviate <br /> a demonstrable difficulty? <br /> 3. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the <br /> essential character of the neighborhood? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff finds the submitted practical difficulties are not met and recommends denial. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application and Narrative <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Existing & Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br /> Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br /> Exhibit E. Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br /> Exhibit F. Submitted Neighbor Letters <br /> Exhibit G. Property Owners List and Map <br />