08-16-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA21-000050 16 August 2021 Page 5 of 5 • requested variances in this unique situation would not be 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 requested variances are necessary, and do not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant. 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 Public comments have been received and are attached as Exhibit H. 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 as requested. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application & Project Summary Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Existing Survey Exhibit D. Proposed Survey/Site Plan Exhibit E. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit F. Submitted Hardcover Calculations Exhibit G. Aerial Photos Exhibit H. Neighbor Comments Exhibit I. Property Owners List Exhibit J. Plat Map •