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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Title. <br />The variance will allow for us to complete the rebuild process in a way that is increases safety for our <br />community. <br /> <br />3. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Urban Design Goal: “The City will strive to improve the appearance of the community, maintain <br />compatible land uses and encourage a sensitive integration among activities, man-made facilities and <br />the natural environment” <br /> <br />We maintain that bringing the garage forward will improve the appearance of our dwelling, and thus the <br />overall feel of our neighborhood/community. We understand that thoughtful consideration must be given <br />to the preservation of natural environments, such as the wetland our home borders. The new garage <br />plan we are proposing in no way compromises the integrity of the wetland and would instead, shift traffic <br />flow to the walkway between our house and garage, away from the wetland. There was no division <br />otherwise between our property and the wetland with the previous garage placement. <br /> <br />4. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Title <br />or the City Code. <br />We will use our garage in a reasonable manner. <br /> <br />5. Unique circumstances apply to the property which do not apply to other properties In the <br />same zone or vicinity, and result from lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over <br />enactment of this Title has had no control. The unique circumstances do not result from the <br />action of the applicant. <br /> <br />See Rational for Request. <br /> <br />6. The variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. <br /> <br />The character of the neighborhood would remain unchanged as a result of moving the garage forward, <br />but would rather enhance the aesthetics of the property and create a safer community by having our pool <br />fully protected with a privacy fence, as well as increased visibility for driving onto Groveland. <br /> <br />7. The variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the practical <br />difficulties. Economic conditions alone do not constitute practical difficulties. <br />We’ve designed the placement of garage to be 3-4 feet from our property line (exact placement will be <br />better determined once shed is removed), which would allow for us to build a standard 24 x 24 garage. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Narrative from Applicant Con’t