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FILE # LA23-000048 18 Sept 2023 Page 4 of 4 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located. The property’s substandard area and width, combined with the challenges resulting from the narrow roadway create difficulties which apply to few properties in the City. The immediate neighboring properties have similar challenges. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The proposed size of the home is below the 20% structural coverage limit. Granting of the lot area, lot width, and hardcover variances are necessary for the preservation of the property right of the owners. 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. Granting the variances for lot area, lot width, and hardcover in this situation is not contrary to the intent of the zoning chapter. 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, width, 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 No comments from the public have been received. The neighbors on either side have signed the acknowledgement form. 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 according to the proposed plan. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Proposed Survey & Existing Site Plan Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit E. Submitted Hardcover Calculations Exhibit F. Aerial Photos Exhibit G. Property Owners List & Acknowledgement Forms Exhibit H. Plat Map