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was constructed. Additionally, relocating the physical therapy unit to another location in the building would require other operations on site to be rearranged. Some of this rearrangement would be due in part to regulations the nursing home is required to follow as part of its licensing. These conditions were not created solely by persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land. c. Granting the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The visual impact of the light well on the exterior of the property is minimal, as the light well will extend no more than three feet into the side yard setback and is less than three feet high. d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties. The proposed location is the most logical and best suited to allow natural light to enter the basement of the building. e. Granting the variance is consistent with the city's comprehensive land use plan and is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Zoning Code relating to protecting the use districts. The use of the property will remain the same as it is today. f. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Zoning Code relating to promoting orderly development and redevelopment. g. Granting the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Zoning Code relating to providing adequate light, air and access to property. The project will not impact adjacent properties in their ability to receive adequate light and air, or to access their property. The variance is needed to bring natural light into the building. h. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Zoning Code relating to preventing congestion in public streets. The project will have no impact on congestion. i. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Zoning Code to provide for compatibility of different land uses. The project will have no impact on land use compatibility. j. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Zoning Code to prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by regulating land, buildings, yards and densities. The variance will result in the building being located 27 feet from the property line instead of the required 30 feet. Staff does not believe that this variance will result in overcrowding or concentration of buildings.