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F�LE#1�3745 <br /> 15 June 2015 <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br /> 8. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, <br /> but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty, <br /> Practical Dtfficultles Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, <br /> and should be asked for additianaf testimony regarding the application. <br /> Practical Difficultles Analysls <br /> Staff finds that the focation of the existing home which currently encroaches into the 75-foot <br /> setback and the side yard setbacks makes it difficult to make modifications or additions to the <br /> home. The structure is roughly centered o� the properry, (sides and front and rear}, The age <br /> and construction of the existing structure make full use and enjoyment challenging. According <br /> to the applicant, the improvements are not proposed to merely enhance the views to the lake, <br /> but also to add insulation and bring ceiling heights and hallway widths to code. These <br /> impro�ements cannot be made within the currently building envelope, and the size of the lot <br /> and its width limit any expansion. <br /> The proposed side yard setback will not be decreased at grade, and the subject property <br /> provides 97%of the separation between the two buildings. <br /> Staff finds that there are special conditfons relating to the existing home and property which <br /> support granting the requested lake setback and side yard setback variances for the additions. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br /> property in a reasanable manner which is not permitted by an officia) control? <br /> 2, Does the Planning Commission find that the variances, if granted, wil! 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 Recomrr�endation <br /> The Planning Commission should evaluate the practical difficulty criteria against the requested <br /> variances and make a recommendatian to the City Council. Planning Staff recommends <br /> approval of the variances to allow construction of the addition as proposed <br />