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practical, or econ.orn i€;aal options available that reduce or e ' the variance, without requiring removal of the existing deck, major structural modifications to the emoting home, and reducing the usefulness of the proposed porches. 5.3 Section 1013.02 states: where there are practical difficulties or unusual hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this code, the city council shall have the power, in a specific case and after notice and public hearings, to vary any such provision in harmony with the general purpose and intent thereof and may impose such additional conditions as it considers necessary so that the public health, safety, and general welfare may be secured and substantial justice done. 5.4 State Statute 462 *357, subd. 6 (2) provides authority for the city to `hear requests for variances from the literal provisions of the ordinance in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and to grant such variances only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. "Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting of a variance means the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official Controls, the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property Trot. created by the landowner, and the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Econorr*c considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance.,.. The board or governing body as the case may be may impose conditions is the granting of variances to insure compliance and to protect" 5.5 Staff analysis of undue hardship factors is as follows A. The propel in question cannot be pint to a reasonable use if used render conditions allowed by the official controls: Based on the placement of the pnnexpal structure on the parcel (not parallel with any property line), the homes floor - plan configuration and structural challenges, the Casper home is unable to reasonably expand without a variance. Regaw modifications to the desg'M or a relocation of the re used two level p9rch would involve unreasonable chars es to the addition not antiei ated by the home owner, removal of a useful deck- SpgL modi�cations; and reduce the purpose and u.sef dress of the vrovosa.L The Community Development Staff has determined that the property can be made more livable, useful, and put to a reasonable use under the official controls if the requested variance granted. B. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner: The principal structure is placed in a location that � lest suited for the existing grade of the parcel. However, this location creates skewed PF3492 — RCA 072103 - Page 3 of 5