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FILE#16-3839 <br /> 13 July 2016 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> However, the hardcover variance to permit the addition in conjunction with the <br /> reconstruction of the driveway may not be in keeping with the goals of the ordinance; <br /> the driveway hardcover could be minimized to reduce overall hardcover. <br /> The proposed side setback variance is reasonable considering the orientation of the <br /> home and the resulting 10 foot setback. <br /> 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The requested variances are <br /> consistent with the residential goals within the comprehensive plan. <br /> 3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties. <br /> a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br /> permitted by the official controls;the construction of the garage addition to the <br /> home is reasonable residential property. <br /> b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; <br /> The location of the home on the property 20 feet from the OHWL and less than <br /> 30 feet from the side lot line is an existing condition which predates the current <br /> regulations as well as the current owner, and <br /> c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The garage <br /> addition will be screened from views from the lake bythe house,will be keeping <br /> with the style of the historic home,and will allow for sufficient interior storage <br /> of vehicles and residential property maintenance equipment. <br /> Additionally City Code 78-123 provides additional parameters within which a variance may be <br /> granted as follows: <br /> 4. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such <br /> property or immediately adjoining property. The existing home on the property has <br /> been remodeled through the years, yet predates the current zoning regulations <br /> regarding setbacks,etc. and most of the homes on adjacent properties. <br /> 5. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which <br /> the land is located. The home and stone patio is situated right up to the lake. The <br /> neighboring home to the west is situated at a similar setback to the lake and in a similar <br /> orientation; the home on the property to the east is over 120 feet from the subject <br /> home and is oriented toward the lake in the opposite direction.The proposal does not <br /> appear to be out of character with the area. <br /> 6. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant.This statement is true. <br /> 7. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety, comfort <br /> or morals,or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter.The proposed <br /> garage addition will not impair the health,safety,comfort or morals of the public. <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. There is no other feasible way to <br /> add addition space on to the existing garage as the house is angled toward the property <br /> line. <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 />