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Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties mean that: 3. ThepEtitiowprqxffatousetheprqNtyinar lenuyundpffnitedkythezaringcrdra-M The proposed variance would not directly impact the surrounding wetlands; it would simply be used as a driveway. The driveway would pass through this parcel of land in between both areas of wetland. The driveway would not replace any of the wetland to the east or west. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petition's own action or inaction; and The variance has been requested after the cities initial request that a road be put in at a cost to the landowners. The cost to install this road has come in at $130,000, which makes the road excessive as it will only service two houses. This causes an economic hardship for both parties involved. Our suggested action is to purchase the property to the south, construct a driveway through this property for our neighborhood to the north. The proposed variance will not be detrimental to the surrounding public, wetland or overall appearance of the neighborhood. If the road were to be put in a large percent of wetland would need to be taken out in orde for a road to be constructed. Furthermore there is no other buildable property that could be serviced by the addition of a road. 5. The variance, ifgranted, hill not alter the essential character of the locality. The proposed variance would not alter the essential character of the locality; ultimately this variance will allow the locality to stay the way it has been for the last 18 years. It will allow for the protection and preservation of native habitat and wildlife leaving the area in an untouched and peaceful state, that the neighborhood has come to enjoy and love about this area. The driveway that we are proposing to be constructed would only be 8-10 feet wide so it will have minimal impact on the property and would not replace any of the surrounding wetland. If the Board of Adjustments denies the request, or an appeal is made by any interested party by October 6, 2017, the application will automatically be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on Monday, October 16, 2017, at 6:00p.m. Financial Impact None Attachments ■ Location Map ■ Applicants Narrative ■ Driveway Location Exhibit ■ Island View Sixth Addition Plat N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\V\V 17-07 Tim Smith\4-Planning Commission\V 17-07 sr Tim Smith Driveway.docx