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B. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the Progeny not <br />created by the landowner: The Voermans property (site /structure) is unique. It <br />was constructed before the Village /City established a zoning code and before the <br />City established lot coverage maximums. Family needs and designs of hones and <br />lots have dramatically changed in the past five decades, and in so doing have <br />created certain conflicts with established codes of older communities. The <br />Community Development Staff has determined that the plight of the <br />landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the <br />landowner. <br />The variance, ifgranted, will not alter the essential character of the locality., <br />The improvements proposed improvements for the Voennans home will not be <br />out of character or context of a home from 1950's and more importantly in <br />keeping with today's dcsigns and family accommodations. The Community <br />Development Staff has determined that this variance, if granted, will not <br />alter the essential character of the locality, nor adversely affect the public <br />health, safety, or general welfare, of the city or adjacent properties. <br />6.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <br />6.1 Based on the information provided and the findings in Section 5 of this project report, the <br />Community Development Staff recommends approval of a 503 square foot (5 %) <br />VARIANCE to Section 1 004.01 A6 of the Roseville City Code for Gerald Voermans to <br />allow the construction a living area addition to the north side (rear) of the existing home <br />and associated site improvements (sidewalk, patio} stoops) at 1251 Rona Avenue, <br />subject to the following conditions: <br />A. The proposed improvements not exceed 3,743 square feet or 35% of the parcel <br />size. <br />The additions trust match or be similar to that of the existing building in color <br />and/or materials. <br />C. gutters and downspouts being placed along the eve of the addition/home where <br />appropriate to properly direct roof drainage onto the subject parcel and away from <br />neighboring properties. <br />No additional accessory buildings, a garden shed, or garage addition being <br />allowed without an approved variance. <br />E. The review and approval of a building permit consistent with the approved plans <br />and variance. <br />PF3462 RCA 042803 - Page 4 of 5 <br />