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<br />• 4. That the granting of the variance will not substantially diminish or impair <br />property values or improvements in the area. <br />The granting of this variance will not substantially diminish or impair <br />property values. <br />5. That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment <br />of substantial property rights. <br />The granting of this variance, while not the only solution for the preservation <br />and enjoyment of substantial property rights, is a reasonable request with <br />minimal impact. <br />6. That the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent <br />properties. <br />The variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent <br />properties. <br />7. That the variance will not impair the orderly use of the public streets. <br />The variance will not impair the orderly use of the public streets. <br />• 8. That the variance will not increase the danger of fire or endan er the ublic <br />g p <br />safety. <br />The variance will not increase the danger of fire or endanger the public <br />safety. <br />9. Whether the shape, topographical condition or other similar characteristics of the <br />tract is such as to distinguish it substantially from all of the other properties in the zoning <br />district of which it is a part, or whether a particular hardship, as distinguished from mere <br />inconvenience to the owner, would result if the strict letter of the Chapter were carried <br />out. <br />This property is nearly unique in Falcon Heights, in that it has streets on <br />three sides, the main structure is set at an angle on the property, and the <br />home was custom-designed by a noted architect. At least half the original <br />back yard was lost in the past to the extension of Coffman Street between <br />Folwell and Hoyt. The options are very limited for building any kind of <br />addition onto this dwelling without encroaching into setback on one side or <br />another or severely compromising the unique architectural design. Strict <br />interpretation of the city code also precludes adding another story on top of <br />the house -even if this could be reconciled with the original architect's plan <br />• and approved by the University and the Grove Association. The Applicant <br />