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Wlaschin Variance Page 2 B. Accessory Building Height Variance The City Code requires that no accessory building can exceed the height of the principal building (home) on the property. The height of the principal building is 20 feet. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a maximum of 25 feet in height for the proposed 4,000 square foot accessory building. 4. VARIANCE STANDARDS: The Board must review the requested variances with the standards outlined in Section 90-38 of the land use regulations. Staff used these standards to review the variance request and finds the following: (1) Law. The variance as requested is permissible by law. The proposed variance is permissible by law. (2) Practical Difficulties. The applicant for a variance shall establish that there are practical difficulties in complying with the provisions of the zoning regulations. The term "Practical Difficulties" as used in the granting of a variance means: a. Reasonable Use. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance and, Accessory buildings are allowed in the RR zoning district. The applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner. b. Unique Circumstances. The plight of property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner and; The property is unique in that it is a large lot (six acres) and is surrounded by parcels similar in size or larger. The property has a primary structure that is a one level, walk out style home with a height of 20 feet. There are two story homes in the area and they are allowed in the zoning district. The property is also unique from the surrounding properties because of the substantial stand of trees. There are full grown evergreen trees that significantly cover the length of the property, screening much of the property from public view. c. Character of Neighborhood. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Accessory buildings are common within this area and are allowed in the RR zoning district. The surrounding development has lot sizes from five to ten acres and will generally have primary structures that are two-story buildings, allowing for large accessory buildings on the properties. There are existing accessory structures in the area that are similar in size and height of the applicant's proposed accessory building. The proposed height variance would not noticeably alter the character of the area. N