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RIP Econornic considerations alone are not the basis of the hardship. While the variance, if approved, would increase the property values of this property and the neighborhood, it is not the only consideration of the property owner. He currently lives at the subject property and feels that to continue remodeling a house that is nearly 80 years old is not practical. The circumstances causing the hardship are unique to the individual lot. The lot is an interior, residential lot. There were a number of smaller lots in St. Anthony Village that were platted prior to the adopted 75 -foot minimum width. The situation seems to be unique to those areas of town that first began redeveloping from rural uses. The granting of the variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code. The Zoning Code was adopted to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the City and its people. By granting this variance, Mr. Schommer will be able to build a home that is more updated and code compliant than the existing dwelling on the site. The Planning Commission stipulated that it would recommend approval of the variance request on the condition that Mr. Schommer provides staff with a corrected survey map in time to include it in the City Council's meeting packet for their consideration. Staff received the corrected survey map showing a total side yard setback of 15.02 feet, with 9.15 feet on the west side and 5.87 feet on the east side of the property on December 21, 2007. F:\Planning\Findings of Fact\2008\01082008 Findings of Fact 3112 32nd Avenue Schommer.doc