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FILE#17-3887 , <br /> 17 Jan 17 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such <br /> property or immediately adjoining property. The size of the subject property is not <br /> conforming to the LR-1C area or width standards but it is not unusual enough to justify <br /> the additional hardcover requested. <br /> 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which <br /> the land is located.The property is similar in size to but on the small end of the range of <br /> the immediately adjacent property areas. <br /> 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant.The applicant has indicated the variances are <br /> necessary. <br /> 11. 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. Granting the <br /> hardcover variance for the level requested is not in line with the intent of the zoning <br /> chapter.Due to the narrow width of the lot,(the property is approximately 75 feet wide <br /> in the location of the home) the variance to allow the 1.3 foot encroachment for the <br /> principal structure may be reasonable as the existing detached garage is currently close <br /> to the property line. <br /> 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but <br /> is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. While the location of the existing <br /> structure and the width of the lot may support the requested setback variance; the <br /> requested hardcover variance has not been shown to be supported by a demonstrable <br /> practical difficulty. <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 /> The property is served by City sewer. <br /> Practical Difficulties Statement <br /> Applicant has not provided the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form, and should be asked <br /> for testimony regarding the application. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> The structural coverage level is proposed to increase by over 1,000 square feet, and although <br /> conforming to the massing limitations, results in the requested variance to increase hardcover <br /> over the existing nonconforming level,470 square feet in excess of the permitted level.Staff does <br /> not find practical difficulties inherent with the property supporting the increase in hardcover <br /> proposed. <br /> Regarding the setback variance to connect the existing detached garage to the house,the location <br /> of the existing structures may support the variance. The applicant should be asked to describe in <br /> detail the intended project.Will the existing detached garage be demolished and the addition and <br /> connection be new construction?Are there alternatives which would increase the side setback? <br />