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FILE#LA22-000017 <br /> 16 May 2022 <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br /> 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or • <br /> immediately adjoining property.The applicants propose changes to the lot line bring many <br /> substandard requirements closer to conformance which that is unique to the subject properties.The <br /> lot width limitations is not unique to the applicants'properties. <br /> 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is <br /> located.The substandard lot width is not unique to the immediate neighborhood.The applicants wish <br /> to bring many substandard conditions closer to conformance of the city code. <br /> 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial <br /> property right of the applicant. The property owners indicate that the property has historically been <br /> maintained and granting the lot width variances to allow a lot line adjustment follows how the <br /> properties have been used which will better protect the rights of the property owners. <br /> 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in <br /> any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter.The granting of a lot width variance <br /> standard to permit boundary line adjustment on undersized properties is not in conflict with the <br /> intent of the comprehensive plan and zoning chapter. <br /> 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to <br /> alleviate demonstrable difficulty. The applicants has stated the variances are necessary due to the <br /> historic use and maintain of the properties and this action is not a convenience. <br /> The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances.Any conditions <br /> imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the <br /> variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district where <br /> such land is located. <br /> Public Comments • <br /> No comments from the public have been received. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owners proposes to use the properties in a <br /> 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 essential <br /> character of the neighborhood? <br /> 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts <br /> 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 finds there are practical difficulties to support the lot width variances to allow a property line <br /> adjustment. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application & Narrative <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Proposed Survey and Survey Annotated by Staff <br /> Exhibit D. Existing and Proposed Hardcover Calculations <br /> Exhibit E. Aerial Photos <br /> Exhibit F. Property Owners List and Map <br /> • <br />