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Newman Variance Request <br />August 3, 2005 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />Public Input <br /> <br />Staff has not received any phone calls regarding this property and no letters of opposition <br />from neighbors. One letter of support was received which has been attached for the <br />Commission’s consideration. <br /> <br />Summary: <br /> <br />As stated above, the City Code indicates that for a hardship to be considered, each of the <br />seven criteria needs to be satisfied. The Commission will need to determine whether the <br />existence of a deeper than typical prevailing setback is justification enough to warrant <br />variance approval. Front setback variances for porches have been granted in the past, the <br />last two approvals brought the home closer than 30 feet to the front lot line. The Newman’s <br />house, if the variance is approved, would still have a 44 foot front setback. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />After holding the public hearing and taking testimony from staff, the applicant and affected <br />neighbors, the Commission can take one of the following actions related to the request: <br /> <br />1. Approve the variance as requested. Staff has prepared a resolution for the Commission’s <br />action if that is the chosen course of action. <br /> <br />2. Deny the request given the apparent lack of demonstrated hardship. Staff has prepared <br />a resolution of denial which can be adopted if the Commission feels the hardship criteria <br />have not been adequately satisfied. <br /> <br />3. Table the request if more information is needed before a decision can be made. <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />James Ericson <br />Community Development Director <br /> <br /> <br />Attachments: <br />1. Application <br />2. Zoning Map <br />3. Location Map <br />4. Building Footprints <br />5. Site Plan <br />6. Resolution of Denial <br />7. Resolution of Approval