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VN-iC 5 -2- Nov. -9, 1976 The.. applicant has indicated-(see attached applicant's remarks.)- that the variance is requested because a strict and literal nterpre- tation and enforcement of the zoning. ordinance to this :property would not allow the. subdivision. The applicant ,has further indicated that it is difficult to apply platting requ a tions:`to this area which-Naas platted in part at various times.: The applicant has`a.lso noted that he variance is requested because of the unique circumstances:.applying to the property, such as the unusual topography,`the location:: of existing structures and land parcels, the parcel's shape, and the parcel's size. Last y, the applicant has indicated-that the variance would not conflfct with the City's Comprehensive Plan or its zoning code, that the gra~iting of the variance would not be detrimental or injurious to property or'improvements in the neighborhood than. the variance would not impair an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent proper y, substantially increase traffic or congestion, or increase the danger of fire, or .endanger .the public-safety. Zn regard to h's request, ww would comment that she stated intent.. o~ the subdivision regulations is to promote and protect the public health, safety-.and .general welfare. It would also appear that the implied :intent. of the subdi~~~s:~.on regulations promotes the orderly. and uniform subdivision of proper~cy. In terms of this request, we see potential problems regarding lot lines and.pro~erty ownership, annoying conditions resulting srom lot line confusion; -and from. the construction of a house in an area adjacent to the back yards of abutting-.lots, property values of adjacent lets m~.y be diminished by construction that may..impair lake views, Zessen privacy and perhaps,-make rear yards less desirable iz~ terms of usable.-open space. There may a7 so bE a question of 'whether"the public safety is being-promotes ?~y the subdivision. The new home constructed would beset ~.vel1 back rrom the street in a.n aces. of lower elevation surrounded by adjacent homFS-and trees which may make it Jiff icult for police and fire to locate the property in an emergency. It appears there may also be nadequatF area for fire trucks to turn around if they must eneter ..far into bhe property. Access from this parcel into bong Lake Road may also raise a safety concern. Specifically,-the construction, of an addit-ion~l driveway would. leave three driveways. in an area .of approximately 40 feet, near the-end of the curve on Long Lake Road. This may create problems for northboundtraffic on Long Lake Road and for traffic entering and exiting the subject parcel. The concern-.for ..traffic may, however, be minimal as one additional single family`home`is not likely to create an excessive number of da: i ly trips .