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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO. 6522 <br />Commission voted 6 in favor and 0 opposed on a motion to recommend approval <br />variances as requested based on the following findings: <br />a). The Property contains 10,500 square feet in area and has 75 -feet in width. <br />b). The variance to allow construction of a new home the Property which is <br />substandard with respect to area and width will alleviate a practical difficulty <br />inherent to the Property and was not created by the Applicant. <br />c). The Applicant's proposal results in 2,399 square feet of hardcover or 22.8% <br />where 30% is the maximum permitted by code; the proposed structural <br />coverage is conforming at 14% or 1,477 square feet. <br />d). The proposed setbacks for the new home are not out of character with the <br />neighborhood; the front setback will be met. <br />e). The variance to construct a home on the Property which results in less than <br />15% structural coverage is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of <br />the Ordinance. <br />f). The variance to permit construction of a new residence in a residential district <br />is consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br />g). The Applicant has provided a survey reflecting the limited building envelope <br />on the Property which is substandard lot area and lot width establishing that <br />there are practical difficulties. <br />h). The Applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br />permitted by the official controls; <br />i). The circumstances unique to the Property were not created by the landowner. <br />j). The required setbacks result in a legal 15 -foot by 40 -foot building footprint; a <br />house of that size would be inconsistent with the neighborhood. Further, not <br />granting the variances will alter the essential character of the locality. The <br />proposed home will be consistent with the neighborhood, and will not <br />adversely impact adjacent lakeshore properties. <br />k). The granting of the variances to allow redevelopment of the Property is <br />necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of <br />the Applicant. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />