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a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved. (1) Special conditions may include exceptional topographic or water conditions or, in the case of an existing lot or parcel of record, narrowness, shallowness, insufficient area or shape of the property. (2) Special conditions and circumstances may not be primarily economic in nature. b. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Ordinance. c. The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. d. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same ■ district. e. A genuine hardship exists in complying with the literal terms of this Ordinance. 3. Application for a variance shall set forth reasons that the variance is justified in order to make reasonable use of the land, structure or building, and that the variance is the minimum variance. 4. Should the City Council find that the conditions outlined heretofore apply to the proposed lot or parcel, the Council may grant a variance from the strict application of this Ordinance so as to relieve such difficulties or hardships to the degree considered reasonable, provided such relief may be granted without impairing the intent of this Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission, based upon a report and recommendation by the City staff, shall have the power to advise and recommend such conditions related to the variance regarding the location, character and other features of the proposed building, structure or use as it may deem advisable in the interest of the intent and purpose of this Ordinance. 922 -2 Page 92