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� ' <br /> FILE#16-3871 <br /> 12 Oct 16 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> challenges for construct an accessory garage in a conforming location.Additionally,the <br /> location of the septic sites and wetland on the property further restrict options. The <br /> building may only be partially visible from the street and the neighbor to the south. <br /> 5. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which <br /> the land is located. The location of the home; septic sites; and topography create a <br /> unique situation on the property. <br /> 6. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant. The property is permitted accessory <br /> structures. The proposed structure meets all but the front setback due to the home <br /> location.This criterion is met. <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 accessory <br /> building in the proposed location will not impair the health, safety, comfort or morals <br /> 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 are limited conforming <br /> locations to construct an accessory garage on the property;this criterion is met. <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 /> Septic System Status <br /> Staff has completed a preliminary review of the project for compatibility with the septic system, <br /> and requested additional information to determine that the project will not impact the existing <br /> or future septic sites. The attached letter from the Building Official provides additional <br /> information. <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 /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> Staff finds that the location and orientation of the existing home, septic sites, and topography on <br /> the property make locating a conforming accessory structure, particularly an OAS in the size as <br /> permitted,difficult.The impact of a 1,408 square foot garage will be mitigated by both the existing <br /> wooded areas and the distance between the building and the homes on adjacent properties. <br /> Public Comments <br /> No public comments have been received. <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 />