05-03-2021 Council Work Session Packet

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2 The variance to allow for a second curb cut/ driveway access is not harmonious with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance because it increases public right-of-way congestion, decreases safety and diminishes the general welfare of the public. 2. The variance shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan. Per the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the property is guided for Low Density Residential land use. The variance request is not consistent with the comprehensive plan. The applicant’s residential property is intended for a single family dwelling with a garage, accessory structure and one (1) driveway. 3. There shall be practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. “Practical difficulties,” as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the ordinance. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner with the construction of a detached accessory structure; however, there is no practical difficulty in complying with the required one (1) curb cut/driveway access. The cost of the detached accessory structure alone does not constitute a practical difficulty. 4. The plight of the landowner shall be due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. The plight of the landowner was created by the landowner. There are no unique circumstances to the property causing them to not be able to comply with the ordinance of only having one (1) driveway. 5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance will alter the essential character of the locality which is a single family residential neighborhood with houses with one (1) driveway. 6. A variance shall not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for property in the zoning district where the subject site is located. The variance will not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for property in the zoning district. The property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development for a residential subdivision and driveways are consistent with residential uses.