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r h M* ^ L 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: 5. 6. . » A. The location of the residence is 700' from the street toward the rear of the 7+ acre property, making it impossible to place an accessory structure within the front 7 acres without a variance. B.The accessory building will be located more than 110' from the side lot line and 160' from the front lot line, reducing its potential impact on neighboring properties. C.The height of the proposed building will be significantly lower than the height of the existing house and will be screened from the road by existing trees, therefore the visual intrusion of the accessory structure will be minimal. D.The proposed location required significantly less additional driveway construction than conforming locations north of the residence. 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 will 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. 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 effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 2 of 5 ____i