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�� CI� oF ORorro x�soLVTTrnv oF�crrY covxcn, �� •�' No- 6 6 5 9 � sHo�,� A8. The Qv�mers are praposing to meet the required 50' rear yard setback. The front setback varixnce is for a setback of 20.4 feet for the porch,with the bulk of the house being 26 feet from the street lot line. Tvis setback is generally in line with the e�cisting hous� to �he immediate north, and is typical of many other lots in the neighborhood, which l�eve front setbacics ranging from 17-18 feet to as much as 40-SQ feet. The n�d for the shortened setback is in part due to the topography of the lot and its relation to the `lookout' configuration. With regatd to the side setbacks of 25' snd 23', �ese pla�ce the house S��y��ed on the lot,which will avoid visual crowding in the neighborhood. It is noted thgt under%Z-acre standards these would be conforining sctbacks. A9. In considering this application for variances, the Council h$s considered the advice and recommendaxion of the Planning Comumission an�d the effect of the proposed variances upon the healtb, safety a� welfare of the community, existing and a�icipa�ed tra�'ic conditions, light and air, danger of fire,risk t�the public safety, and the effect on values of properiy in the surrounding area. VARIANCE ANALYSIS: B1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes aad intent of the ordin�snc� . . . ." Smgle famiiy homes and the aseoCistted�uneni�ttes are permfitted osea in the RR 1B districk T6e reqa�variancea if granted would aaow construction of a smgle family home on the Property. The proposed reaidence is a Si�e family honie on a smnR tot in a neighborhood of 'simil:riy sixed lots with�imi�r eetbacks. B2. "Variances shall only be pernutted... wl�n the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The praposed new residence $tractare ia consi8tent witb tLe comprehensive plan guiding of this and sarroanding pruperties for residentisl use. B3. "Variances may be graated when the applicant f�or the variance establishes tbst there are practical difficulties in canplying with the zoning ardinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in conn�ion with the granting of a vatisnce,means that: i. The p�operty owner in question pmposes to use the propetty in a n:asonable menner, howevex,the praposed use is not permitted by the official co�d+ols.,, u. The plight of the landowner is due to circums�aces unique to his property not er�a� by the iandowner.,, iii. The variance,if gtanted,will not alt�er the essential character of the locality." 3