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FILE#LA23-000017 <br /> April 17,2023 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> will not adversely impact health,safety,comfort,or morals of the community.This criterion is <br /> met. <br /> 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is <br /> necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.The variances allow for the construction of a new <br /> detached garage without a steep driveway.The project will also decrease the overall hardcover <br /> on the site bringing it closer to conformance.The proposal is necessary and not out of <br /> convenience.This criterion is met. <br /> The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances.Any <br /> conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact <br /> created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter <br /> in the district where such land is located. <br /> Public Comments <br /> No public comments have been received. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the property <br /> in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the essential <br /> character of the neighborhood? <br /> 3. Does the Planning Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br /> impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? <br /> 4. Does the Planning Commission find it necessary for the proposed detached garage to have <br /> three bays or is it out of convenience? <br /> 5. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> The proposed project to demolish an existing garage and driveway that are unsafe and to construct a new <br /> detached garage near the street appear to be reasonable. Due to significant topographical challenges,the <br /> placement of the new garage must be closer to the rear property line than the code requires.The <br /> proposed garage will have the garage doors facing the street and will have a wider than permitted <br /> driveway. Staff find there is practical difficulties in the size of the lot and the topography and is supportive <br /> of the location. Staff is also supportive of the overall reduction of hardcover, bringing the lot closer to <br /> conformance. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the application as proposed contingent on the applicant obtaining <br /> a County Right of Way permit. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Narrative <br /> Exhibit D. Survey <br /> Exhibit E. Plans <br /> Exhibit F. Hardcover Information <br /> Exhibit G. Mailing List& Map <br />