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(e) In considering a request for physical variances, the planning commission shall • make specific findings of fact based upon the evidence and testimony presented regarding whether: (1) It has been demonstrated that the granting of the variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of this code and will not alter the essential character of the locality. (2) That strict enforcement of the literal provisions of this code causes undue hardship. (3) That the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. (f) In considering requests for appeals, the planning commission shall make specific findings of fact based upon the evidence and testimony presented regarding whether: (1) the interpretation or application of the provisions of this code, in the specific instance cited, was or was not consistent with the intent of this code; and (2) the interpretation or application of the provisions of this code, in the specific instance cited, was or was not consistent with the manner of interpretation or application of the same provisions in other specific, demonstrable situations. • (g) After due deliberation, the planning commission shall formally act upon the requested variance or appeal in one of the following manners. (1) recommend approval of the variance request or appeal, as submitted, to the city council; (2) recommend approval of the variance request or appeal, with modifications or conditions, to the city council; (3) recommend denial of the variance request or appeal to the city council; (4) postpone action on the variance request or appeal to the next regular meeting of the planning commission or such later date as agreed to by the applicant; or (5) table action on the variance request or appeal, but only with the consent of the applicant. (h) With the exceptions of action to postpone or table, the recommendation of the planning commission shall be forwarded to the city council for its consideration. In such case that the planning commission acts to postpone consideration of the variance request or appeal, the applicant shall be provided with a written statement of the reasons for such action. A variance request shall not be postponed more than once without the consent of the applicant and shall always be postponed to the next regular meeting of the planning commission or such • later date as agreed to by the applicant. Following initial postponement or failure of the applicant to agree to a satisfactory later date and upon request by the