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VN-165 --2- Nov. 9. 1976 -.The applicant has indicated (see attached applicant's remarks) that ` the variance is requested because a strict and literal interpre- ta_tion and enforcement of the:. zoning ordinance to this proFe rty would not allow the subdivision. The appla,cant has further indicated that itis difficult toapplyplaning regula tionsto this area which was platted in part at various times... :The applicant has also noted that the variance is requested because of the unique circumstances applying to .the property, such as' the-unusual topography, the location of existing structures and 'landparcels, the :parcel's shape,-and the parcel's size. Lastly, the applicant has indicated that the variance would not conflict . with the City's.Comprehensve...Plan:or its zoning code, that the grat6ting of the variance would not be detrimental or: injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, that the variance ~~rould not impair an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property, substantially increase traffic or congestion, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety. In regard to this request, we would comment that the stated intent of 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 subdivision regulations promotes the orderly. and uniform subdivision of property. In terms of this request, we see potential problems regarding lot Lines and property ownership, annoying conditions resulting from 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 lots may be diminished by construction that may imgair lake views, lessen privacy and perhaps, make rear. yards less desirable in terms of usable open space. There may also be a question of .whether the public safety is being promoted by the subdivision. The new .home constructed would be set well back from the street in an area of lower-elevation surrounded by adjacent homes and trees which may make it difficult for police and fire to locate the property in an emergency. T.t appears three may also be inadequate area for fire trucks to turn around if they must eneter far into Lhe property.- Access from this parcel into Long Lake Road-may also raise a safety concern. Specifically, the construction of an additional driveway would leave three driveways in an area of approximately 40 feet, near- the end of the curve on Lang Lake Road. This may create problems for northbound traffic on Long. Lake .Road and for traffic entering and exiting the subject parcel. The concern for traffic may, however,. be minimal as one additional Ingle family home is notlakely to create an excessive number of daily rips.