01-19-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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#16-3798 • 14 Jan 16 Page 4 of 4 immediately to the west,is surrounded by lakeshore lots on the north side of the road. Lakeshore properties are permitted detached garages along North Shore Drive. The applicants'garage will not appear to be out of character with the neighborhood. 6. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.This statement is true. 7. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals,or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter.The detached garage reconstructed in the location of the existing garage will not impair the health, safety,comfort or morals of the public. 8. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.This statement is true. 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 impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. Septic System Status The property is served by City sewer. Practical Difficulties Statement Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B,and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Practical Difficulties Analysis Staff finds due to the existing mature trees; existing home and garage locations;topography; and the location of the home toward the rear of the property there is practical difficulty to support allowing the new detached garage with a different roof configuration to be constructed in the location of the existing garage. Public Comments There have been no comments received from the public. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning staff recommends approval of the variance to allow re-construction of a new detached garage streetward of the home on the property subject to the following: 1. The total height of the new garage may not exceed the existing garage height.