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•04-2M9 January 20.2004 Pa|c7ofl Not explicable 8. "The special conditions applying to the stnicture or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property." Vie challenging topography is a condition v hick is peculiar to the properly The Planning Commission should discuss u hether there are any special conditions applying to the existing house, w here that applicant has proposed to use the foundation, which might warrant a hardcover variance 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or strucnires in the district in which said land is located." It is of staffs opinion that this criterion is met. 1 0. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property nght of the applicant ” The granting of a lot area and width vcariance is necessary for the applicant to construct a new home, wluch is a substantial property right of the applicant. The granting of a hardcover variance is not a substantial property right of the applicant, however a reasonable hardcover variance might be justified due to the hardships noted earlier in this report. 11 . "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code." It is of staffs opinion that this criterion is met. 12. “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty." The granting of lot area and width variances are necessary to alleviate the hardship which exists due to the lot existing in a I acre zoning district and only being 0527 acres The granting of a hardcover variance, and to what extent, may serve as a convenience to the applicant. Issues for ConiMcratioa 1 . Are there any hardships to support any amount of a hardcover v ariance? 2. To what extent should the proposed hardcover by further reduces? 3. Should the declo'porch/garage be reduced in an effort to further reduce hardco\er? 4. Should the applicant consider a 2"^ story? 5. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Staff Recommendation Staff recommendations: 1 . Approval of a lot area variance to allow construction of a new residence on a lot which is 0.527 acres in size when 1 acre is normally required. 2. Approval of a lot width variance to allow construction of a new residence on a lot