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May 11, 2015 Page 3 4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning code. The intent of the zoning code is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the city and its people through the establishment of minimum regulations governing land development and use. The zoning code is established to protect the use districts; promote orderly development and redevelopment; provide adequate light, air, and access to property; prevent congestion in the public streets; prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by regulating land, buildings, yards, and densities; and provide for compatibility of different land uses. The proposed garage addition is keeping with the intent of the zoning ordinance. It does not threaten the nature of the neighborhood and it promotes the orderly improvement of properties in the area without impeding the general purposes of the zoning ordinance to protect surrounding properties from incompatible land uses. POSSIBLE ACTIONS 1. Recommend Approval (with or without conditions) of the Variance. In the event of a recommendation for approval (with or without conditions), the Planning Commission may refer to Exhibit D and may modify the draft resolution for approval to include any conditions that it deems necessary. Request Additional Information and Continue the Public Hearing. The Applicant appears to have provided enough information for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation to approve or deny the request. Should the Planning Commission request additional information from the Applicant, the Planning Commission should continue the public hearing until a later time. Recommend Denial of the Variance. In the event the Planning Commission chooses denial of the requested variance, it should clearly state its reasons for the denial recommendation and direct staff to prepare a resolution to be brought back at the next meeting. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Location map Exhibit B: Application and Supporting Material Exhibit C: Draft Resolution of Approval