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FILE #16-3872 12 Oct 16 Page 4 of 4 structures. The proposed structure meets all but the front setback due to the home location. This criterion is met. 7. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safe t y, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be co ntrary to the intent of this chapter. The accessory building in the proposed location will not impair the health, safety, comfort or morals of the public. 8 . The granting of such varia nce will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. There are no conforming locations to construct such an accessory building on the property; this criterion is met. The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances. Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the im pact created by the va riance . No variance shall be granted or change d beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district w here such l and is located. Septic System Status Staff ha s completed a preliminary review of the project for compatibility with the septic system, and ha s requested additiona l information from the application in order to determine w hether the project is likely to impact the existing or future septic sites. The atta ched letter from the Building Official provides additional i nformation. All outstanding se ptic issues mu st be resolved prior to the issuance of a building permit. Practical Difficulties Statement Applicant ha s completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exh ibit B, and shou ld be asked for additional testimony re garding the application . Practical Difficulties Analysis Staff finds that the location of the existing home, septic sites, and wetland/pond on the property make locating a co nforming accessory structure, particularly an OAS in the size as perm itted, difficult. The impact of a 1,200 sq uare foot "two story" barn will be mitigated by both the existing wooded area s and the distance between the building and the homes on adj ac ent properties . Public Comments No public co mments ha ve been recei ve d. Issues for Consideration 1. Do es the Planning Co mmiss ion find that that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner w hic h is not permitted by a n official control? 2 . Does the Planning Comm ission find that the v ariance(s), if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Do es the Commission find it necessa r y t o impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the g ranting of the requested variance(s)? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning staff recommend s approva l of the variance in conjunction w ith the property owners agree ing t o the OAS covena nts in the approva l resolution.