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FILE # LA23-000019 17 April 2023 Page 5 of 5 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. Without variances the property is unbuildable. The variances for lot area, setback, and hardcover are necessary, and do not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances. Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. Public Comments Comments have been received and are attached as Exhibit H. The comments are generally supportive yet the neighbor is requesting that his property not be adversely impacted by construction or outdoor storage on the north side of the home. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances to construct a new home on the existing foundation. The applicant has indicated that the proposed home will have a full basement. The plans submitted for building permit should identify the basement floor elevation and any openings to verify conformance with FEMA’s 100-year floodplain low floor minimum elevation requirement of 932.5’. The planning commission should discuss the setback for the portion of the home within 2.7 feet from the property line. Is it reasonable to permit the further expansion of the volume for a second story so close to the property line? Is it reasonable to require the second story to be pushed to the south in order to align with the portions of the home set 5.5 feet from the property line? List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Existing & Proposed Surveys Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit E. Volume Comparison Exhibit F. Submitted Hardcover Calculations Exhibit G. Aerial Photos Exhibit H. Public Comment Exhibit I. Property Owners List Exhibit J. Plat Map