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FILE#LA23-000008 <br /> April 17,2023 <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br /> design that increase massing are necessary due to the need for a steeper roof pitch.The overall <br /> hardcover will also be reduced on the site.This criterion is met. <br /> 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety, comfort or morals, <br /> or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter.Granting the requested variances <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 /> home utilizing an existing foundation.The project will decrease the overall hardcover on the site <br /> bringing it into conformance.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 /> The applicant has provided acknowledgement forms from the neighbors on either side of the subject <br /> property. However, 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 Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts <br /> created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? <br /> 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> The proposed project is to demolish the existing home and use the existing foundation to construct a new <br /> single-family home.The lot is substandard in area and the existing home is nonconforming as much of it is <br /> located within the 75-foot lakeshore setback, in front of the average lakeshore setback line and closer to <br /> the rear property line than permitted by code.The proposed expansions of footprint do not negatively <br /> impact the neighboring area and the proposal will bring the lot into conformance with total hardcover. <br /> The lots unique shape, location on the inlet of a bay,substandard size,small building envelope due to <br /> extreme setback requirements and the existing placement of structures on the lot all lead to practical <br /> difficulties when renovating the existing home. Staff is supportive of the requested variances for lot area, <br /> 75-foot lakeshore setback,average lakeshore setback, hardcover within the 75-foot setback and rear <br /> yard setback. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application Exhibit F. Hardcover Information <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Form Exhibit G. Volume Comparisons <br /> Exhibit C. Survey Exhibit H. Neighbor Acknowledgements <br /> Exhibit D. Narrative Exhibit I. Mailing List& Map <br /> Exhibit E. Plans <br />