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