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required exccpt for special cases, which arise because of the configuration of a particular . parcel. Thc condition shall not have been crcatcd by the landowncr. A variance or variances may be grantcd 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 sizc lot located in thc same district, but which lot has no unusual configuration. Economic conditions aJonc shall not be grounds for a variance. In no case shall thc granting of a variance impair the hcalth, safety, comfort and genera] welfare of the public, nor will it be contrary to the intent and purpose of the Comprchcnsive 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 thc lot characteristics, relationship with adjoining properties and that the proposal will meet the spirit and intent of thc ordinancc. The propcrty has a small lot area that is constrained by the lot shape and topography. Thcre is a slope on the west side of thc property, which presents some difficulty for construction of an addition on that side of the home. Furthermore, the setback of the homc at 1485 Arden Place, immediately to the west, is less than the minimum 40-foot sctback required. Granting the variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of thc ordinance. STAFF REVIEW . The staff has revicwed this proposal in accordance with the variance criteria and believes hardship is prcsent. The applicant's proposal is reasonable due to the property's characteristics and character of the neighborhood. The construction of an addition onto thc existing home is limitcd due to the small lot size (less than thc minimum ]4,000 square feet required in thc R-l district), adjacency to two street rights-of ways, odd shape and topography. Thc development pattern on Arden Place is not typical of a residcntial subdivision due to thc street layout and lot shapes; there/ore, the setback reduction will not impact the charactcr of the neighborhood. In addition, a variance was granted for the property at 1485 Arden Place reducing thc required setback of the home from the strcet right-of-way. Another factor to consider is the location of the existing bedroom and bathroom insidc the homc. The proposed location of thc 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 Propcrty owners within neighborhood were notified of the rcquest. One commcnt in support has been reccived. . 2