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FILE#17-3967 <br /> September 18,2017 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> curvature of the lake shore along with the placement of the existing structures on the <br /> lot create practical difficulties affecting the property; the variances are necessary and <br /> do not merely serve as a convenience to the owners. <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 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 there are practical difficulties inherent to the lot shape, size,and location of the <br /> home with respect to the shoreline,which support the granting of reasonable variances.The <br /> Planning Commission should discuss whether variance for the crowding of buildings is <br /> appropriate. <br /> Engineer Comments <br /> The engineer will review the grading plans when they are submitted for a building permit. <br /> Public Comments <br /> To date, 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 /> impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? <br /> 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends approval of the requested variances. The applicants have demonstrated <br /> practical difficulties to support the requested variances without generating neighborhood <br /> opposition. A complete building permit application should be submitted and reviewed. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Existing& Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br /> Exhibit D. Variance Identified Site Plan <br /> Exhibit E. Overlay Plan <br />