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FILE# 13-3619 <br />12 August 2013 <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />limitation. It may appear from the street to be larger as the applicants' attempt to gain square <br />footage in the "most conforming" location makes the house wider than deep and pushes it to <br />the center of the lot. <br />The rear setbacks of the homes to the east are between 30 and 15 feet from the applicants' rear <br />lot line; the applicants' proposed rear yard setback is not out of conformance with the <br />immediate neighbors. The proposed low porch will not add additional massing when viewed <br />from the street. The applicants propose to have the additions stepped back from the street and <br />propose to place planters on the porch; both will add interest to the curb view and will visually <br />break up the front of the home. <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. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br />impacts created by the granting of the requested variances? <br />4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances as requested.