STATEMENT TO

[First Reprint]

SENATE, No. 824

with Senate Floor Amendments

(Proposed By Senator SCHLUTER)

ADOPTED: DECEMBER 19, 1996

      These amendments would clarify that there must be a showing that a variance involving an inherently beneficial use can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and will not substantially impair the intent and the purpose of the zone plan and zoning ordinance. Without these amendments, the bill requires an "independent" showing.