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#15-3787 <br />14 October 2015 <br />Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br />the need for a storm shelter and additional storage on the property serve as a practical <br />difficulty. <br /> <br />The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances. <br />Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the <br />impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use <br />permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Statement <br />Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and <br />should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Staff finds that the location of the sewer easement, the lack of a basement, and the existing <br />structural level create practical difficulties for expanding the home or constructing a detached <br />garage. Staff recommends the Commission consider the current request against the previous <br />approvals, which are still in effect. The applicant does not wish to add on to the home as was <br />previously contemplated. Limiting current approvals for an enlarged shed/garage to the total <br />square footage permitted in 2014 may be an appropriate consideration. Staff suggests the <br />Commission discuss the effects of the additional visible massing resulting from the 4-foot <br />cantilever with 2½ foot roof overhangs and make a recommendation accordingly. <br /> <br />Public Comments <br />Staff has not received any comments from the public regarding the applicant’s project. <br /> <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 variance(s), 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 variance(s)? <br />4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> <br />Item #04 - PC Agenda - 10/19/2015 <br />File #15-3787 [Total Pages 60]