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<br /> <br />10 <br />Staff finds that the proposal is the minimum variance that will afford relief and allows <br />reasonable development while meeting the preservation goals of the City. Staff finds the <br />proposal meets this criterion. <br /> <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS: <br />To date, staff received six letters of support from surrounding neighbors and one letter <br />opposing the application. These comments are included as attachments. <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff finds the proposal meets the applicable variance criteria in Section 17.48.110 of the <br />LMC, and therefore, recommends approval of the variance request with the following <br />condition: <br /> The applicant shall obtain approval of a Landmark status for the property prior to <br />issuance of a building permit under this variance. <br /> <br />BOARD ACTION: <br />The Board may approve (with or without condition or modification), deny, or continue the <br />application to a future meeting for additional consideration. The Board may also request <br />additional information if they feel it is needed for their proper consideration of the variance <br />application. In approving an application, the Board must find that all six variance criteria, <br />insofar as applicable, have been met. The Board should adopt specific findings for each <br />review criterion in support of any motion. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />1. Application materials <br />2. Old Town Overlay Zone District Regulations <br />3. 701 Grant Ave history <br />4. Public Comments <br /> <br />20