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Resolution 1101-19 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> b. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> Findings: The requested variance is not addressed within the Comprehensive <br /> Plan. <br /> c. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted <br /> by this Title or the City Code. <br /> Findings: The requested variance is a reasonable use of the property. The <br /> existing driveway within the front yard is 15'in width, too narrow <br /> to park two vehicles side-by-side. Along the west side of the <br /> driveway is a retaining wall and a mature tree. Along the east side <br /> of the driveway is a gravel area, and a retaining wall at or near <br /> the side yard property line. A two-vehicle wide driveway is a <br /> reasonable use of the property. Reducing the side yard setback to <br /> widen the driveway would preserve these mature trees. It is more <br /> desirable to preserve these trees than it is to preserve the 5'side <br /> yard setback. <br /> d. Unique circumstances apply to the property which do not apply to other properties <br /> in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or other <br /> circumstances over which the owner of the property since the enactment of this <br /> Title has had no control. The unique circumstances do not result from the actions <br /> of the applicant. <br /> Findings: Unique Circumstances include a mature tree located west of the <br /> driveway and retaining wall, which would require removal if the <br /> driveway were to be widened to allow two-car widths, and <br /> maintain the minimum required 5'side yard setback. <br /> e. The variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. <br /> Findings: The variance does not alter the essential character of the <br /> neighborhood. Referring to aerial photos, there are multiple <br /> properties in the immediate area whose driveways or parking <br /> areas encroach into the side yard setback. <br /> f. The variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the <br /> practical difficulties. Economic conditions alone do not constitute practical <br /> difficulties. <br /> Findings: The variance requested is the minimum variance which would <br /> alleviate the practical difficulties of a narrow driveway. It is the <br /> City's desire that property owners maintain and preserve mature <br /> trees. In this case, the City desires that the mature tree be <br />