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houses on thent. Therefore, constructing a house on this lot would not alter the essential character of the locality in which the Property is located. It should also be noted that because the variance will expire within about two and a hatfyears, a house would need to be built on the lot sooner than if a variance from the time requirements to build was granted. Allowing the variance to be granted in perpetuity, with the outlined conditions would allow adjacent Property owners more time to enjoy the open space the lot provides. 8) That the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to property adjacent to the property in question or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. Specifiefindings: No itapacts above and beyond those considered normal./or any other single-family lot in the surrounding neighborhood would be expectedshould the variance be granted. Granting the variance in perpetuity with conditions wouldprotect the subject Property's value for the future while allowing neighbors to enjoy the open space in the interim. Additionally, granting the variance in perpetuity with conditions will better inform future potential Moyers that the lot is potentially buildable. They will not be surprised whenlif a variance is grantedfrom the ininilnuln lot site standards in the future. Based on the foregoing, the Applicant's application for a Variance is granted, subject to the following conditions: 1) The driveway for the future home of the lot shall access Jane Road North. Driveway access to Jamaca Avenue North shall be prohibited. 2) The Applicant shall provide a drainage easement for the portion of the lot that collects storm, water runoff from the subject Property and adjacent parcels before a building permit is issued for the site. The specific location of the drainage easement shall be approved by the City Engineer. 3) The variance shall be valid until any one of the following;events occurs, whichever occurs first: the Property's Planned Land Use changes in the City's Comprehensive Plan; the C, Property is rezoned; any changes are made to the City's zoning regulations for the RS — Rural Single Family zoning district that would make the lot more non -conforming including but not limited to an increase in minitnum lot size requirements; or an increase in minimum lot width requirenients. 4) A grading, erosion control, and storm water management plan shall be submitted in conjunction with,a building permit for the Property and approved by the City Engineer. 5) The Applicant shall secure any required permits from the Valley Branch Watershed District prior to commencing any grading or construction activity on the site. 6) The Applicant shall submit a letter from Washington County that an approved septic system can be located on the site prior to the issuance of a building permit for the site. 7) The Applicant shall submit a Right of Entry Agreement to the City so that it may access the Property for repairs to the drainage pipe on the Property if need be. Resolution 2016-84