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X required variances had been.approved.On August 5,2014,the City therefore requested that you approve the variance from the Core Residential Standards as such a ruling appeared consistent with your Findings and Recommendation.On August 22,2014,you denied the City's request and did not grant a variance from the Core Residential Standards. In September,City staff sought a variance from the City's General Driveway Regulations from the City Council.On September 17,2014,City Council approved a variance from EMC 13.16.050(F),as reflected in the minutes: VARIANCE--CONSTRUCT NEW DRIVEWAY Moved by Council Member Anderson,seconded by Council Member Bader,in accordance with EMC 13.16.110,to grant a variance from EMC 13.16.050(F)to allow the owners of 3514 Wetmore Avenue,Michael and Terri Brashler,to construct a new driveway with access to Wetmore Avenue. Roll was called with all council members voting yes,except Council Gipson who was excused. Motion carried. Following the action of City Council,one of the two required variances has been granted. However,because Council is not the proper entity to grant a variance from the Core Residential. Standards,and the restriction of EMC 19.33G.050(B)(1)continues to constrain the City's ability to issue the Brashlers the public works permit they need to construct their driveway. 3. City's Request The Hearing Examiner has never formally approved a variance from the Core Residential Standards(EMC 19.330.050(B)(1)). From the contents of the orders issued herein,City staff believes that the Hearing Examiner has made sufficient findings to support approval of a variance under EMC 19.41.130 and has indicated a willingness to approve a variance.Therefore, City staff requests that the Hearing Examiner formally grant a variance from EMC 19.33G:050(B)(1).This is the final hurdle in this action and will finally allow the Brashlers to be issued a public works permit to construct their driveway. Dated this VI day of October,2014. Colin A. Olivers,Assistant City Attorney Cc: Planning Department&Permitting Services Brashlers f(f