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d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties. The basis for the practical difficulties is that the existing house has an existing front yard setback similar to the other homes in the neighborhood. The components within the addition could be constructed elsewhere and comply with the ordinance standards. However, the desire to improve the entry level of this split level home and remodel the interior to improve livability is the primary reason for the request. While economic considerations are a factor, it is not perceived that they are the sole basis of the practical difficulty. Criterion met. 3. The variance, if granted, would be consistent with the City’s comprehensive land use plan. If the variance is granted the use of the property would remain the same land use as it is today, single-family residential. The comprehensive plan guides this area for single-family use and the front porch will not alter that land use. Therefore, granting of the variance related to lot coverage would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Criterion met. 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. Given these factors, this application is in keeping with the intent of the ordinance to prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures and provide adequate access to light and air. Criterion met. POSSIBLE ACTIONS 1. Recommend Approval (with or without conditions) of the variance and adopt the resolution found in Exhibit C. 2. Recommend Denial (with or without conditions) of the Variance. In the event of a recommendation for denial (with or without conditions), the Planning Commission must state its findings and any conditions related to denial. 3. 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. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Location map Exhibit B: Application and Supporting Material Exhibit C: Draft Resolution 7