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i LeOi] \/ariaPlCe June 2, 1999 " F'age 3 nofi have been necessary as there would have been adequate room to allow for a living space addition on ihe north side of the property. The other factor contributing to a need for a variance is that the internal configuration of the hozne is atypical in that the floor plan ailows for a living space addition only of�the north side of the house. There is oniy bedroom space offthe rear of the home, the most logical place for these types of additions. d. Tdtat granting the vaYiance �equested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Trtle to owners of other lands, sir�uctures or buildings in the same district. Granting a variai�ce to allow a three-seasan porch or other type of living space addition would not be a speciai privilege--mosi properties in this district either have sirnziar types oi additions or have the space to constntct such additions. ThaP the variance requested is the minimum variance wlaich would alleviate the hardship. Economic conditions alone shall not be considered a hardship. The prop�rty owners wish to replace an e�istirzg deck with the enclosed porch. If the porch were to be constn.icted observing the proper seibacks, it would on[y be seven feet deep-�not enough room far a iable and chairs. The five foai; variance is th;e minimum variance that would alleviate the hardship. f. The varicrnce would not be mater�ially detrimental to tl�e pu�pose of this Title or to othep p�ope�ty in the same zone. The purpose of the variance provision in the Code is to give relief to property owners seeking to improve their properties yet are unable to do so because of zoning code requirements and factars heyond their control. Granting this variance for a living space addition would not be materiaily detrinnental to the purpose of this Title or to other property in the same zone. g. The proposed variance will not impair an adequcate supply of light and air to adjacent p�operty or substantzally increase the congestion of the public stree�s a� increase the danger of fire or endafager the publre safety or substantially diminish oY zmpair p�operty vcrlues within the neighborhooc� A living space addition of such a limited size (120 square feet} at the reduced side yard setback would not impair a supply of light or increase congestion, nor would it increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety or ditninish property values. Accarding to ihe Ciiy Code, all of the preceding criteria shall he satisfied in order to justify the granting of a variance. It app�ars �o staffthat in this case a hardship does exist, and as such, if the Planni�g Cominission were to concur, a variance could be granted to ailow the appiicants to cons�ruci a living space addition five feet from the north property Iine.