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F. 6. 7. H. Council finds that the applicants' proposal to remove a 255 s.f. portion of the existing driveway wll not make access to the property less safe, because there will still be substantial parking available in the remaining driveway and the necessary backup apron near the west end of the property will still be functional to allow cars leaving the propert>’ to enter County Road 19 (Shadywood Road) driving forward. Council finds that the removal of portions of landscape hardcover which were allowed by resolution in 1991 is appropriate as a means to reduce overall hardcover in the 75-250* zone. Council finds that once the current construction and hardcover removals are complete, the property will have been developed to its maximum hardcover potential, and it is the Council's intent that future property owners and future Councils be advised that the current Council would not approve future hardcover additions or intensifications on this property. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the applicants' attorney, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. The 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 difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and wouUl be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 3 of 6