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Premier Bank – Site Plan, Zoning Amendment, CUP, and Variances 9 (5) Hazard Consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of flood protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance shall not be issued within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. The project is not located within the FEMA floodplain overlay district. The project is not expected to increase flood levels in the area. (6) Septic and Well Compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the subject property is in compliance with city and state codes. The property can be served by City sewer and water. It is in staff’s opinion that the request meets all standards required for a variance Parking and Drive-through Stacking According to Section 90-253 ‘Parking’, based on the use and the size of the building 18 parking stalls are required by ordinance. The site plan provides for 19 parking spaces, 2 of which are handicap spaces. The site plan meets the requirements for parking. The applicant is showing 115 feet and 4 inches for vehicle stacking for the drive-though, where 180 is required by the ordinance, therefore a variance is required. A. VARIANCE FROM VEHICLE STACKING REQUIREMENTS (1) Law. The variance as requested is permissible by law. The proposed variance is permissible by law. (2) Practical Difficulties. The applicant for a variance shall establish that there are practical difficulties in complying with the provisions of the zoning regulations. The term “Practical Difficulties” as used in the granting of a variance means: a. Reasonable Use. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance and; The applicant is proposing to use the property for a drive-through commercial business. The plans for the drive-through service lane provide for 115 feet and 4 inches of vehicle stacking, which is less than the 180’ required by ordinance. The applicant provides a low estimate of vehicle trips per day. There is a bypass lane for the drive-through allowing for additional vehicle circulation. If the vehicle stacking goes beyond the 115 feet and 4 inches it will be within the parking lot on the site and will not go into a public street. The drive-through business with a reduced area of vehicle stacking is a reasonable use.