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The variance process is intended to provide limited relief from the strict requirements of <br />the ordinance in those cases where the reasonable conditions of a particular requirement <br />will create practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to the property. <br />Variances are intended to address extraordinary, exceptional or unique situations that <br />were not caused by the applicant’s act or omission. <br />The property is found to be unique due to the floodplain location on the north end of the <br />site, requirements of stormwater that occupy a large portion of the site which is then <br />unbuildable, and topography and slopes of the site that make the layout of the site in a <br />particular way to avoid steep slopes. <br />The property is found to be of a unique situation that was not caused by the applicant’s <br />act or omission. <br />Similarly, other parcels within the City are found to have steep slopes, challenging <br />topography, hills, bluffs, and other land characteristics that require creativity to build and <br />often variances are necessary that meet our definition for exception within the zoning <br />code. <br />City Review: <br />Preliminary Plat areas of review (Section 1005.020 of the Subdivision Code) <br />General Requirements – includes Name of Subdivision, Location of boundary lines and <br />legal description, Developer information, graphic scale, date and north arrow. <br />Total acreage of plat, existing zoning classification, location of existing sewers, water <br />mains, topography data, subsurface ground water information, layout of proposed street, <br />locations of proposed sewer lines and water mains, all easement information, setback <br />lines, water supply, sewage disposal. <br />Supplemental information may include but can be waived by the City Administrator: <br />covenants, soil survey, tree coverage survey, provision for surface water disposal, <br />ponding, drainage, and flood control, vegetation preservation plan. <br />The items listed above have been submitted to the city and the proposed development <br />information has been received, reviewed, and noted to be in compliance with city <br />standards. <br />Final Plat areas of review (Section 1005.030 of the Subdivision Code) <br />Name of subdivision <br />Location and legal description of plat and survey <br />Location of monuments <br />Location of lots, streets with accurate dimensions, scale <br />Statement of dedicated easement, utility and drainage facilities <br />Items reviewed by staff for Zoning Compliance <br />Site Plan review and approval <br />Zoning Requirements <br />o Parking <br />o Landscaping <br />o Tree Preservation