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• • • Crystal Cove page 5 Lot Depth: All three proposed lots have less than the required minimum lot depth of 135 ft. This is due to the irregular shape of the original Highland Meadows East property: the southern line of Outlot B is not parallel with Lot 1, Block 2, the lot bordering the west side of the plat. A variance for lot depths is unavoidable if the property is to subdivide because dividing the property requires the new lots to front on 791h St. Lot Width: On the Crystal Cove plat, Lot 2 is approximately five feet short of the minimum lot width. The review for the Planning & Zoning Board discussed decreasing the width of Lot 1 in an attempt to increase the width of Lot 2. This was examined by the developer. Decreasing the width of Lot 1 down to 80' would reduce its area below 10,800 sf because it is not a rectangular lot. In order to keep two of the lots at the minimum area, it is necessary that Lot 2 is smaller than the minimum. This is all caused by the irregular shape of the property and the acute angle of the street intersection. Lot Area: Lot 2 does not meet the minimum of 7500 sf. Because of the irregular shape of the site, it is not possible to meet the minimum. Though Lot 3 has excess area and width, the 40' setback from Lake Drive prevents moving everything to the east. It is better to maintain the Lake Drive setback and reduce the lot size than move the structure closer to the road —a principal arterial. For these reasons, staff supports variances on lot width, depth, and area. Variance Findings of Fact: In considering all requests for variance or appeal and in taking subsequent action, the City shall make a finding of fact: a. That the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. b. That the plight of the landowners is due to physical circumstances unique to his property not created by the land owner. c. That the hardship is not due to economic considerations alone if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance. d. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that would be denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. e. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The irregular shape of site prevents the subdivision of the property in a way that would meet the minimum lot dimensions in the zoning ordinance. The acute angle formed by the intersection of 79t1' St. and Lake Drive create a particularly large area that is not buildable because of the setbacks from the roads. It is reasonable to develop the site in conformance with the land use category of the comprehensive plan. It is unlikely that other properties in the area are so irregularly shaped.