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LA20-000071 <br /> November 16,2020 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> located.This condition is not applicable,as a single family home is an allowed use in the <br /> RR-1A District. <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 size and width of the lot within the RR- <br /> 1A zoning district is unique, and supports approval of the requested lot width, lot area <br /> and setback variances. <br /> 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which <br /> the land is located.The size of the lot is unique within the existing 5-acre zoning district. <br /> 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant.The applicant stated this is 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 of <br /> the requested variances would not impair health,safety, comfort or morals and would <br /> be in keeping with 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 the narrow lot <br /> results in setback challenges for construction of a single family home. The property is <br /> unique in size for this zoning district. <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 /> To date, no public comments have been received. The applicant submitted a neighbor <br /> acknowledgement signature as part of the application. Exhibit F <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 /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot area, lot width and side yard setback variances. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application/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 Structural Calculations/Septic Report <br /> Exhibit F. Neighbor Acknowledgement <br />