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Memo to Planning Commission Page 3 September 24, 1996 Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval of a 5 foot variance request to allow pavement within 5 feet of the property line along the north side of the existing building based on the following findings: 1. The literal enforcement of the ordinance will cause undue hardship for the applicant because the only reasonable access to the rear of the long narrow lot is along the north side of the existing building. In order to provided the necessary access, the pavement will have to be within 10 feet of the north property line adjacent to the existing building. o The special conditions which are peculiar to this property is it's long narrow dimensions and the steep slope down to the rear of the of the lot Literal application of the Ordinance will deprive the applicant property rights enjoyed by other properties in the neighborhood. There are special circumstances or conditions that are not a consequence of the apphcant's actions in that the location of the building, shape of the lot and topography were not a result of any actions made by the applicant. The granting of this variance will not be injurious or adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the neighborhood provided drainage is controlled by curbing and at least 5 feet of grass between the pavement and the north property line. It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the request for the following variances: To allow pavement within 10 feet of the north and south property hnes (outside the area identified above) · Concrete curb and gutter requirement (may not apply to rear of property if property is rezoned to light industrial) · Architectural standards for exterior building finishes based on the following findings: The literal enforcement of the Ordinance will not cause undue hardship for the applicant because there is no physical, topographic or vegetative