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, , . , ((] __.-;<'__c._" i{ } \ , . 2003 LAND USE APPLICATION Earl and Judith Nolting August 4, 2003 Page two, Hardship Criteria Approval of the zoning variance will not negatively impact the general quality of life in the city or neighborhood. 3, Reasonable Alternative Uses? There is no better alternative use for this land. We see no other way that a garage can be built on this property without approval of the requested zoning variance. Without a garage, cars would still have to be parked on or near the street in about the same location as the present structure. 4. Creation of the hardship. . The present owners were told that the Olmen's lived on this property slightly more than 40 years ..men the house was purchased in 1986, and that house had been remodeled around 1970. The history of the garage is unknown to us. As far as we know, the lot has always existed as it is now presented. Without action, the garage will continue to deteriorate and probably much faster than in the past 15 years. 5. Character of the neighborhood. The granting of this variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. On the western shore of Lake Johanna, there are many houses with a similar garage configuration. Specifically, in the immediate neighborhood on the east side of Lake Johanna Blvd., between Sandeen Road and Stowe Road there are 11 homes. Only three of those properties (3294,3330,3342) do not have the garage near the street On the remaining 8 properties (3300, 3310, 3320, 3324, 3336, 3346, 3352, and 3356) the garage is located near the street With the exception of one three car garage, all eleven garages are 2 car garages. We will be pleased to respond to any follow up questions that Planning staff or the Planning Commission may have about this project. Your consideration of this variance request is most appreciated. . Earl and Judith Nolting