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5131 Greenwood Drive Variance Request June 1, 2005 Page 3 e. That the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship. Economic conditions alone shall not be considered a hardship. Constructing an addition that extends sixteen (16) feet beyond the front of the house is probably the minimum variance for a front addition, however, there are other options for additional garage space, such as adding a detached garage in the backyard. The detached garage could be accessed by adding an overhead door to the back of the existing garage and using it to drive through to the back yard. f. The variance would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of this Title or to other property in the same zone. The variance may be detrimental to the purpose of this Title unless it is determined that a hardship is present. 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 proposed garage expansion should not result in any of the above-cited adverse effects. Additional Requests: If this variance request is approved, the applicant will need to apply for a conditional use permit for an oversized garage. A conditional use permit is required for any accessory building that has an area exceeding 952 square feet. The garage as proposed would have an area of 1,029 square feet. Recommendation: After holding the public hearing and taking testimony from staff, the applicant and affected neighbors, the Commission can take one of the following actions related to the request: 1. Deny the requested variance. Resolution 797-05 is attached for the Commission’s approval if that is the chosen course of action. 2. Approve the variance as requested. To move forward with this option, the Commission should direct staff to draft a resolution of approval with findings of fact appropriate to support the approval. 3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the Commission can simply move to table the request until such information has been provided. Because of 60-day requirements, the Commission would need to act upon the request as soon as reasonably possible to avoid an inadvertent approval.