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February 18, 2020 Page 5 d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties. 3. The variance, if granted, would be consistent with the City’s comprehensive land use plan. 4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning code. SUMMARY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION Side Yard Setback Variance. Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback encroachment variance at 3404 Roosevelt Street NE with the following conditions: A. The applicant is able to verify the setback distance as a part of the building permitting process, based on the existing survey and established lot lines. B. The addition will consist of building materials and architecture that match the existing structure. This recommendation is based on a finding that the proposed addition is consistent with the character of the neighborhood, and constitutes reasonable use of the property, overcoming practical difficulties related to alternatives that would raise issues of impact on adjoining property, or minimize benefit to neighborhood character. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Decision 1. Variance to Side Yard Setback 1. Motion to recommend approval of the request for a variance to the side yard setback for construction of a single car garage addition, of a single story in height, with the proposed 5 foot setback at 3404 Roosevelt Street NE, and direct staff to prepare resolution declaring terms of the same. 2. Motion to recommend denial of the variance as requested. In the event of a recommendation for denial, the Planning Commission must state its findings related to denial. 3. Request Additional Information and Table Action, subject to the submission of additional information from staff and/or applicant. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Application and Supporting Material