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FILE #16-3814 <br />March 15, 2016 <br />Page 5 of 5 <br />neighborhood} lot size are practical difficulties justifying the hardcover variance, then approval <br />may be in order. <br />Practical Difficulties Statement <br />Applicants have completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit E, <br />and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Neighbor Comments <br />Applicants have provided letters from both adjacent property owners in support of the variance <br />requests . <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br />property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br />2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variances, if granted, will not alter the <br />essential character of the neighborhood? <br />3. If the Planning Commission concludes that the variances as requested or in some <br />other manner or configuration are justified, does the Commission find it necessary <br />to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the <br />variances? <br />4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />Staff Recommendation <br />If Planning Commission determines that the practical difficulties test is met and the variances are <br />justified, then a recommendation for approval may be in order. If Planning Commission finds <br />that the practical difficulties test is not met for one or both variances, a recommendation for <br />denial, or tabling for revisions, may be appropriate. Options for action include: <br />1} Recommend approval (with or without specific conditions}. <br />2) Recommend denial, stating reasons. <br />3) Table for further information or revisions -specify what information or changes are <br />desired. <br />4) Other.