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October 13, 2015 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties. <br />The basis for the practical difficulties is that the existing house has an existing front yard <br />setback similar to the other homes in the neighborhood. The components within the <br />addition could be constructed elsewhere and comply with the ordinance standards. <br />However, the desire to improve the entry level of this split level home and remodel the <br />interior to improve livability is the primary reason for the request. While economic <br />considerations are a factor, it is not perceived that they are the sole basis of the <br />practical difficulty. Criterion met. <br />3. The variance, if granted, would be consistent with the City’s comprehensive land use plan. <br />If the variance is granted the use of the property would remain the same land use as it is today, <br />single-family residential. The comprehensive plan guides this area for single-family use and the <br />front porch will not alter that land use. Therefore, granting of the variance related to lot <br />coverage would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Criterion <br />met. <br />4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning <br />code. <br />The intent of the zoning code is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the city and <br />its people through the establishment of minimum regulations governing land development and <br />use. The zoning code is established to: protect the use districts; promote orderly development <br />and redevelopment; provide adequate light, air, and access to property; prevent congestion in <br />the public streets; prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by <br />regulating land, buildings, yards, and densities; and provide for compatibility of different land <br />uses. <br />Given these factors, this application is in keeping with the intent of the ordinance to prevent <br />overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures and provide adequate access to <br />light and air. Criterion met. <br />POSSIBLE ACTIONS <br />1. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the request for a variance at 3425 Skycroft Circle. <br />2. Motion to deny the Variance. In the event of a denial, the City Council must state its findings <br />and any conditions related to denial. <br />3. Request Additional Information and Continue the Public Hearing. The Applicant appears to have <br />provided enough information for the City Council to approve or deny the request. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Exhibit A: Location map <br />Exhibit B: Application and Supporting Material <br /> <br />61