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c. Granting the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. If anything, it will make the home more in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood by having a front step and connecting walkway. d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties. 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. Staff believes that providing a front door step and walkway is consistent with promoting orderly 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. 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. 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 Applicant has minimized the amount of additional impervious surface to the extent possible. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed plan and has determined that the additional amount of impervious surface will not be detrimental. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council's approval of the requested variances are contingent on the following: 1. The Applicant shall submit the appropriate plans and permits for review and approval before beginning construction of the proposed walkway and patio. 2. The Applicant shall use the revised proposed improvement plan shown in Exhibit C for their building permit application.