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