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The applicant has submitted an alternative set of findings that support approval of the variance (Attachment 7C-2), Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 06-030 and unanimously (6-0) recommends denial ofboth variances based on the following ten findings of fact: Two Access Driveway Variance Findings: 1. There are no unique circumstances related to lot size, shape, or topography that warrant a two aeccss driveway. The applicant currently has dircct access to Arden Place with a single access point. Arden Place is a low traffic City street, and the driveway has a clear line of sight out at the access point. Adj acent properties have a single access point. 2, The variance would not be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinancc, The Zoning Ordinance limits all residential properties to one acccss point to a public street. 3, There is reasonable use and access to the property with one access point. 4. There is no identifiable hardship related to use, access, topography, size, or shape of the lot. 5, While the second access point is unlikely to have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood, a two access driveway would be a unique feature in the neighborhood and a new, nonconforming use. Crushed Rock Surface Variance Findings: 6, There are no unique circumstances related to lot size, shape, or topography that warrant an unimproved driveway. The lot is currently below the impervious coverage limits for the R-1 Zone and the ShoreJand Ordinance. Pennitting a crushed rock driveway would have little impact on reducing runoff due to the compaction of the rock from vehicle movement and parking. 7. The variance would not be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance requires properties to have a driveway with an improved surface. 8. There is reasonable use and access to the property with an improved surface driveway, 9, There is no identifiable hardship related to use, access, topography, size, or shape of the lot. 10. While the crushed rock driveway is unlikely to have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood, the crushed rock driveway would be a unique feature in the neighborhood and a new, nonconforming use. The Planning Commission made separate motions for denial for cach of the requested vaJiances. II,Metro-inet.usl,ardenhiils'iPlanninglPlanlling Cases1.2006106-030 Lis Varianc(' (PENDING)II00306 CC Report - Lis VariancP.doc Page 2 of3 . . .