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property right in putting the lots to the highest and best use, and having a lot that fully conforms <br /> to the nature and character of the rest of the lots in the neighborhood. <br /> 11. A variance will allow the creation of two lots that are consistent with the size and density of <br /> the lots in the neighborhood, enhance privacy and utilize the natural dividing line in the middle <br /> of the property caused by the large hill. Granting the variance will not adversely impact health, <br /> safety, comfort of morals,nor will it be contrary to the intent of the code. The requested <br /> variance is necessary to alleviate the practical difficulties. The new lot that will be formed to the <br /> west is in full compliance with area requirements in the ordinance and excluding the wetland will <br /> be 1.0 acres. The wetland diminished usable land for area calculations and the delineation <br /> process caused significant delays and expenses. The lot to the east will be 0.67 acres and will <br /> support the construction of an approximately 3,500 square foot home. The new 0.67 acre non- <br /> conforming lot is larger than the two lots directly to the east,which are 0.4 and 0.52 acres <br /> respectively. There are no additional foreseeable variances needed as a result of this lot <br /> subdivision. These lots are easily buildable after being split within the city code requirements <br /> and conform to the setbacks,hardcover requirements and the density and character of the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> 12. The size, shape and orientation of the lot create practical difficulties, and the variance is <br /> necessary to alleviate these difficulties. The subject property is surrounded by 11 neighboring or <br /> adjacent lots. The long,narrow shape of the lot currently does not fit with the nature and <br /> character of the neighborhood and the hill in the middle of this property requires the landowner <br /> to build a principal structure at the far east side of the property. It is currently the largest lot in <br /> the immediate neighborhood and exceeds the average size of the lots in the immediate <br /> neighborhood by a substantial amount. The lot is the only one of its size in the neighborhood <br /> with such substantial road frontage,making a division of the lot logical and a best use for the <br /> property. This lot is out of character for the neighborhood. A variance allowing a 2-lot <br /> subdivision is appropriate when considering the cost of the property and property taxes for the <br /> land,the wetland delineation,the natural dividing line in the middle of the lot caused by the hill, <br /> the long narrow lot shape and significant maintenance and grass mowing. Two homes facing <br /> Dahl Road is consistent with all lots across the street and those immediately to the east of the <br /> property. A lot split will insure that another manufactured home will not be installed in this <br /> neighborhood as the City ordinance allowed to occur at 940 North Arm Drive, and on this parcel <br /> without a need for a variance. <br /> 2 <br />