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�-� The general purpose and intent of the General Provisions section of the zoning ordinance <br /> is to assure compatibility of uses'to prevent urban blight, deterioration and decay; and <br /> to enhance the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the community. <br /> The variance to allow for the street and side yard setbacks is in harmony with the <br /> ordinance. The existing house was constructed in 1977 with the setback encroachments <br /> and has not caused urban blight, deterioration or decay. The existing rural residential <br /> house continues to provide high value and enhances the health, safety and general <br /> welfare of the residents of the community. <br /> 2. The variance shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> The variance request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Per the 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan, the property is guided for Low Density Residential land use. The <br /> existing land use is single family residential with a single family dwelling unit and <br /> attached garage. <br /> 3. There shall be practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. "Practical <br /> difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the <br /> property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the <br /> ordinance. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. <br /> Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight <br /> ,..� for solar energy systems. <br /> The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner as a single <br /> family detached dwelling. The existing house was built in 1977 and there is no proposed <br /> change in use. There would be considerable economic burden to require the property to <br /> comply with the setback requirements. <br /> 4. The plight of the landowner shall be due to circumstances unique to the property not <br /> created by the landowner. <br /> The plight of the landowner was created by the contractor constructing a house in 1977 <br /> that did not meet setback requirements. <br /> 5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality which is a rural <br /> residential single family neighborhood with houses. <br /> 6. A variance shall not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for <br /> property in the zoning district where the subject site is located. <br /> The variance will not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for <br /> property in the zoning district. The property is zoned R-X, Rural Executive and single <br /> family detached homes are permitted uses. <br /> 2 <br />