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page two PLANNING Approval follows: 24. AND ZONING RECOMMENDATION of the request for variances from Ordinance #4 as SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS (7a) All future new dwelling in R-1, Family Residential Districts shall have of a minimum of 440 square feet. R-2, R-3 Single a double garage To allow a 316 square foot garage to be constructed in the R-2 Single Family Residential District which is less than the 440 square feet requirement. A variance of 126 square feet. and SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS MINIMUM AREA OF STRUCTURES to allow a single family home of 834 square feet of minimum ground floor area to be constructed in the R-2 Single Family District which is less than the 1,050 square foot minimum ground floor area requirement. A variance of 216 square feet of minimum ground floor area. based on the following standards: special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, the lot size is 50 x 150 feet, the lot is small, long and narrow and does not result from the actions of the petitioner; literal interpretatio~ of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the petitioner of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this ordinance since there are other fifty foot lots located within the R2 Zoning District that have structures that are less than 1050 square foot living space requirement; that by granting the variances requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district; the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or unreasonable diminish or impair established property values within the surrounding area, or in an other respect impair the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city; sanitary sewer is installed and available to service this lot; the proposed home to be constructed meets all the setback requirement with the previous variance granted on June 11, 1986.