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Res 947-11 Page 2 b. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Title The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. c. That the special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Title or the City Code. d. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Title to owners of other lands, structures or buildings in the same district. Unique circumstances apply to the property which do not apply to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over which the owner of the property since the enactment of this Title has had no control. The unique circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. e. That the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship. Economic conditions alone shall not be considered a hardship The variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. f. The variance would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of this Title or to other property in the same zone. The variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the practical difficulties. Economic conditions alone do not constitute practical difficulties. g. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. The Board of Adjustment and Appeals may impose such restrictions and conditions upon the premises benefited by a variance as may be necessary to comply with the standards established by this Title or to reduce or minimize the effect of such variance upon other properties in the neighborhood and to better carry out the intent of the variance. The condition must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. Subd. 6. Administrative Variance Process: a. Types: Property owners seeking relief from the Zoning Code may request an administrative variance, provided that the property is zoned R-1 or R-2 and either of the following is applicable: (1) The request concerns setbacks; the variance amount is within twenty-five percent (25%) of code requirements; and approval of the variance does not result in a setback of less than five feet (5’); and