The designated approval authority for variances is the planning commission. The town planner provides a recommendation and the planning commission approves, conditionally approves, or denies the variance in accordance with the requirements of this title as described in section 17.06.070 (Approval Authority) and Table 17.06.070-1 (Approval Authority). (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2009)