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LA18-000077 <br />September 17, 2018 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br />10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br />substantial property right of the applicant. Staff finds this statement to be true to allow <br />for construction of a single family home on this parcel. <br />11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort <br />or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. Granting of <br />the requested variances would not impair health, safety, comfort or morals and would <br />be in keeping with the intent of the zoning code. <br />12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but <br />is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. The application has stated the narrow <br />corner lot has setback challenges for construction of a single family home. The property <br />is unique in size location between three streets. <br /> <br />The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances. <br />Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the <br />impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use <br />permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. <br /> <br />Septic System Status <br />The property is served by City sewer. <br /> <br />Engineer Comments <br />Depending on roof line, roof overhang or small areas for drainage water may be able to be <br />mitigated with a gutter system. The applicant must ensure the roof and surface runoff are not <br />directed toward the neighboring property. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Statement <br />Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and <br />should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Staff finds there are practical difficulties inherent to the lot area, lot width and proposed setbacks. <br />Due to the size of the lot located within the 2 acre RR-1B zoning district. The lot is also unique in <br />that has street which is abutting 3 sides of the lot. <br /> <br />Public Comments <br />Public comments made at the January 16, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting were in favor of <br />the proposed project. A major concern that came up from the neighborhood was the proposed <br />height of the building and for it to remain a one story home as to not overshadow the street to <br />have the home maintain the character of the neighborhood. This was a discussion by the council <br />as well. The new redesigned home is a one story home with no windows above the first floor. <br /> <br />No public comments have been received to date. <br /> <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the <br />essential character of the neighborhood? <br />