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required except for special cases, which arise because of the configuration of a particular . parcel. The condition shall not have been created by the landowner. A variance or variances may be granted from specific provisions of this ordinance because such land factors as length of a side of a lot, the shape of the lot or the unusual terrain prohibit reasonable development equivalent to that which would be permitted without variance on a similar size lot located in the same district, but which lot has no unusual configuration. Economic conditions alone shall not be grounds for a variance. In no case shall the granting of a variance impair the health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the public, nor will it be contrary to the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan, the official map, or this or any other ordinance of the city. Applicant's Statement The applicants state that hardship is present due to the lot characteristics, relationship with adjoining properties and that the proposal will meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The property has a small lot area that is constrained by the lot shape and topography. There is a slope on the west side of the property, which presents some difficulty for construction of an addition on that side of the home. Furthermore, the setback of the home at 1485 Arden Place, immediately to the west, is less than the minimum 40-foot setback required. Granting the variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. STAFF REVIEW . The staff has reviewed this proposal in accordance with the variance criteria and believes hardship is present. The applicant's proposal is reasonable due to the property's characteristics and character of the neighborhood. The construction of an addition onto the existing home is limited due to the small lot size (less than the minimum 14,000 square feet required in the R-l district), adjacency to two street rights-of ways, odd shape and topography. The development pattern on Arden Place is not typical of a residential subdi vision due to the street layout and lot shapes; therefore, the setback reduction will not impact the character of the neighborhood. In addition, a variance was granted for the property at 1485 Arden Place reducing the required setback of the home from the street right-ot:way. Another factor to consider is the location of the existing bedroom and bathroom inside the home. The proposed location of the addition is logical because the existing bedroom and bathroom can be expanded and be remodeled for handicap accessibility without disrupting the other living areas in the home. PUBLIC COMMENT Property owners within neighborhood were notified of the request. One comment in support has been received. . 2