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c. Granting the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> If anything, it will make the home more in keeping with the surrounding <br /> neighborhood by having a front step and connecting walkway. <br /> d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical <br /> difficulties. <br /> e. Granting the variance is consistent with the city's comprehensive land use <br /> plan and is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's <br /> Zoning Code relating to protecting the use districts. The use of the <br /> property will remain the same as it is today. <br /> f. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent <br /> of the City's Zoning Code relating to promoting orderly development and <br /> redevelopment. Staff believes that providing a front door step and <br /> walkway is consistent with promoting orderly redevelopment. <br /> g. Granting the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent <br /> of the City's Zoning Code relating to providing adequate light, air and <br /> access to property. The project will not impact adjacent properties in their <br /> ability to receive adequate light and air, or to access their property. <br /> h. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent <br /> of the City's Zoning Code relating to preventing congestion in public <br /> streets. The project will have no impact on congestion. <br /> i. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent <br /> of the City's Zoning Code to provide for compatibility of different land <br /> uses. The project will have no impact on land use compatibility. <br /> j. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent <br /> of the City's Zoning Code to prevent overcrowding of land and undue <br /> concentration of structures by regulating land, buildings, yards and <br /> densities. The Applicant has minimized the amount of additional <br /> impervious surface to the extent possible. The City Engineer has reviewed <br /> the proposed plan and has determined that the additional amount of <br /> impervious surface will not be detrimental. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Council's <br /> approval of the requested variances are contingent on the following: <br /> 1. The Applicant shall submit the appropriate plans and permits for review and <br /> approval before beginning construction of the proposed walkway and patio. <br /> 2. The Applicant shall use the revised proposed improvement plan shown in <br /> Exhibit C for their building permit application. <br />