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■« ■» 3. 5. 6. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on July 18, 2005 and recommended approval of variances and a conditional use permit based on the following findings: a. The applicants’ home was rebuilt in 1999 and variances to hardcover requirements and structural coverage limit were granted at that time. Additionally, the Council allowed the applicants to keep the existing detached garage with the understanding that at such time when the stormwater issues were resolved with respect to Birch Lane the applicants would q>proach the City for approvals to build a new detached garage. b. The Birch Lane stormwater management project has been finished. c. The applicants* property has two road frontages on North Shore Drive and Birch Lane causing it to be considered a through lot. d. The existing detached garage lies within the required 10 ’ side setback and within the required 30 ’rear street setback. The Planning Commission recommended a minimum 20 ’ driveway from the edge of the paved road to allow for vehicles parked in the driveway. e. There is no excess hardcover to be removed from the site without compromising functionality. The Council finds that a 1.5 story detached 22 ’x 22 ’ garage is appropriate for the site as long as it meets a 10 ’ side setback to maintain open space in the neighborhood. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Conunission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance and conditional use permit on the health, safety and welfare of the community. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance and conditional use permit would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other Page 2 of 6