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CITY OF 0 l-Ot-40 <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO. 6 577 <br />a). The Property contains 67,235 square feet in area (1.5 acres) and has 120 feet <br />in width. <br />b). The variance to allow construction of the new residence on the Property which <br />is 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 3,585 square feet of structural coverage or <br />5.3% where 15% is permitted. <br />d). The proposed side street setback at 30.5 feet will not be out of character with <br />the neighborhood. All other setbacks will be met. <br />e). The variance to construct a new residence on the Property is in harmony with <br />the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. <br />f). The variance to permit construction of a new residence in the proposed location <br />in a residential district is consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br />g). The Applicant has provided a survey reflecting the limited building envelope on <br />the substandard lot area and width Property establishing that there are practical <br />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). Construction of a new residence is limited by the proximity to wetland soils, <br />topography and substandard width. The proposed project will be consistent with <br />the neighborhood, and will not adversely impact adjacent properties. <br />k). The granting of the proposed variances will not in any way impair health, safety, <br />comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this <br />chapter. <br />1). The granting of the requested variances will not merely serve as a convenience <br />to the Applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. <br />4. The City Council considered this application at a meeting held on July 27, 2015 <br />including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />