LA18-000067 (1212 Briar St) VAR Exhibit C PCSR

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LA18-000067 August 20, 2018 Page 4 of 4 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. Practical Difficulties Statement Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Practical Difficulties Analysis Staff finds the request for a detached single car garage in the proposed location is reasonable. The City has previously considered lack of garage parking satisfies practical difficulty. Due to access and the substandard size of the lot the applicant has stated this is the most reasonable location for the structure. Alternatives include placing the garage in the rear yard. There is currently paved blacktop in this location and the applicant will remove any access blacktop and bring the hardcover into conformance with the City Code. Placing the structure and driveway in the rear of the lot would potentially increase the amount of overall hardcover on the property. A Garage will increase to usability, safety and storage for the home on the property making the site more useable for the property owners. Engineer Comments 1. The plan does not depict any changes to grade. 2. The structure and/or any grading done immediately around the structure must not direct surface runoff onto the neighboring property. Public Comments The neighbor to the south at 1224 Briar has submitted an email in support of the request. The applicant has also submitted signatures from other neighboring properties on the road in support of the request. Please see Exhibit F. 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? Planning Staff Recommendation Staff would support a recommendation for approval if the Planning Commission agrees with the proposed findings meeting the variance requirements. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Proposed Survey Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit E. Submitted Hardcover Calculations Exhibit F. Neighbor Submitted Comments Exhibit G. Pictures and Ariel Views Exhibit H. Property Owners List and Map