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SUi'lnlemental information for Variance request #2 (Replacement of detached garage) Review of Seven Hardship Criteria 1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls; Due to the topography of the site, the only reasonable location lor a detached garage or similar storage structure is on the western extreme of ii':te property. The need for this variance could be avoided by leaving the existing non-conforming garage in place, but t1--..is is not reasonable because its existing driveway cannot be retained except by requesting another vanance. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; The conditions being addressed are due to the lot's topography, the codiguration of the adjacent properties, the presence of two street frontages, and the non-confirming nature of the existing structure. 3. The deviation from the Ordinance with any attached conditions will still be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance; The proposed location of the replacement detached garage is in keeping with the intent that Eet-backs be determined in consideration of existing structures' setbaclcs, and with the intent that new or replacement structures be brought closer into conformance with the zoning code's provisions. 4. The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the zone; The variance is not creating or facilitating any ne'w land use. J. T',e variance will not alter the essential character of the City; The variance win not alter the character of the area; rather, it allows Iepla:ement of an existing non-conforming structure with a new one with increased setbacks. 6. The variance is notjor economic reasons alone; The variance is not lor economic reasons alone. It would be much more economical to simply leave the existing garage in its present location. 7. The proposed use is permitted within the zone. There is no prohibition applicable to the proposed structure. In summar;, I believe these three variance requests are reasonable and appropriate gi,,'en the special characteristics of the property and the surrounding neighborhood. I look forward to your con~deJ1jltio,\l)'-these variance requests at the Commission's July 11,2007 meeting. , /.. '. . _, 'J.. ; / .;.' _ 'f., "'( N, .. !1 " . f->k 17 /' :t,... il j' / "i'~jj. Richard G6nzalez