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m M i M’4Wi;••; -i F m case would be the north property line. Staff would recommend approval of a variance to the 35' setback to the alley, and require a 10' setback be maintained based on the following hardship: the alley has historically provided access to the property; the City does not intend to develop or maintain the alley; the alley would continue to be used privately by the owners of the propety for driveway purposes; the north property line would function as side, interior lot line; a 10' standard setback would be appropriate in this case, and would be in keeping with the intent of the zoning ordinance and Comprehensive Plan; and requiring a 35' setback v'ould not allow a suitable building site on what has historically been a residentially developed property, and would move construction of the house closer to the lakeshore which is not in the best interests of water qualit>- and protecting lake views for adjacent properties. 4.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 applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulu’; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants: and would be in keeping .vith the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 5.The City Council has considered this application including the findings and reconunendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 3 of 8 f ---^