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• COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 23, 2001 1. That the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. 2. That the plight of the landowners is due to physical circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. 3. That the hardship is not due to economic considerations alone and when a reasonable use the property exists under the terms of the ordinance. 4. 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. 5. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. City Planner Smyser advised the size of the existing home meets tandards, but an addition to a two (2) bedroom house is not unusual, nor is putting bedro•�s r g.ge space. The design incorporates the existing structure layout to maximize the us :.f t ;r e , g structure. Current housing space demands typically require more than 1000 s unreasonable to require the second story to step back from the lower level wall. Pie -shaped lots on cul-de-sacs present special ch.. , tho h they are not unique. For some reason, this house was built closer to the road t cum t standards allow. If the house were further back, the variance need would be reduced. . it ds : he variance is needed only for the front 13± feet of the new addition. That is, the ne A a . 'ion wi 1 meet the 10 -ft. setback at a point 13+ feet to the rear of the existing garage. It is not a situation where the v e .lication is an attempt to avoid extra costs. Economic considerations are not at issu Council Member Carlson anning and Zoning Board did recommend approval of the variance. Council Member Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 01— 55, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01 — 55 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Resolution No. 00 — 58, Receive Study for 2002 — 2003 Street Reconstruction, (3/5 Vote Required), John Powell — Upon adoption of the agenda, this item was removed. Resolution No. 01— 59, Receive Study and Set Hearing for 2001, 21st Avenue Street and Utility Improvements, (3/5 Vote Required), John Powell — City Engineer Powell advised at the March 12, 2001, City Council meeting, a study was ordered to evaluate the construction of roadways and storm sewer and the associated costs on 21st Avenue, south of Main Street, and a portion of Northern Lights Boulevard. The report is being delivered this evening and staff is requesting the Council receive the