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approval variances as requested based on the following findings: <br />a). The Property is a lot of record which contains 14,000 square feet in area and <br />has 160-feet in width. <br />b). The variance to allow construction of a new home on the Property which is <br />substandard with respect to area and width will alleviate a practical difficulty <br />inherent to the Property which was not created by the Applicant. <br />c). The Applicant's proposal results in 3,770 square feet of hardcover or 26.9% <br />where 30% is the maximum permitted by code; the proposed structural <br />coverage is conforming at 14% or 2,022 square feet. <br />d). The proposed front and rear setbacks for the new home are not out of character <br />with the neighborhood; the 30-foot side yard setbacks 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 on <br />the Property which is substandard in 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 front and rear setbacks on the subject property overlap resulting in no legal <br />buildable area; this condition was not created by the landowner. <br />j). The Property is shallow with respect to the RR-1 B requirements and the <br />required setbacks result in no legal buildable area; this is relatively unique for <br />the City however consistent with many of other properties in the immediate <br />neighborhood. Further, not granting the variances will alter the essential <br />character of the locality. The proposed home will be consistent with the <br />neighborhood, and will not adversely impact adjacent properties. <br />k). The Applicant has stated that the requested lot area, lot width and setback <br />Page 2 of5