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4. 5. 6. 7. Approval of the hardcover variances per the revised plans is reasonable, finding that the plan reflects what appears to be the minimum hardcover necessary to support a reasonable residence on the property, as follows: Hardcover in the 0-75' zone will be reduced from 1058 s.f (29.4%) to 535.3 s.f. (14.8%) where no hardcover is allowed, by reducing deck steps and concrete slab areas. Hardcover in the 75-250’ zone will be reduced from 2257.1 s.f. (51.9%) to 1961.38 s.f. (45.1%) where 25% is allowed. Applicant should provide a suitable drainage ,ylan be developed prior to final Council action, to address the drainage concerns expressed by ncigliboring property owners. The City Council reviewed this application on July 28,2003 meeting and on a vote of 4-0 granted partial approval per the Planning Commission recommendation, directing the applicant to return with a plan meeting the established parameters and directing stall to draft a resolution for adoption. The City Council reviewed the submitted revisions on August 11,2003 and tabled the application for further revisions to eliminate excessive encroachment of the 10' side setbacks by garage roof overhangs. On August 25,2003 the Council reviewed the further revised proposal and finds it to meet the parameters established for development of this substandard site. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances 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 variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property, would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 3 of 7