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C. The variance, if ranted, will not after the essential character of the locality; <br />The improvement proposed are not out of the ordinary for a 1956 hone and are <br />standard in today's society. Specifically, a high percentage of homes built today <br />include at least a two stall attached garage. The 22 foot deep design proposed <br />for the Gisvold home will not be out of character or context of hone from <br />1950's and more importantly in beeping with today's designs and family <br />accommodations. . The Community Development Staff has determined that <br />this variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality, <br />nor adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, of the city <br />or adjacent properties. <br />6.0 S'T'AFF RECOMMENDATION: <br />6.1 The Community Development Department has concluded that the request meets the <br />criteria for determining a hardship and conditions trust be included on any recommended <br />variance. However, Staff has determined that the driveway can be modified as one <br />option, and it is a reasonable and/or practical solution to Mr. Gisvo lds situation, <br />6.2 The Community Development Department recommends approval of a VARIANCE to <br />Section 1004.02D5 of the City Code for Mr. Roland Gisvold, 970 Transit Avenue, <br />subject to the following conditions: <br />A. The proposed front yard addition (north) he limited to an encroachment of a <br />distance not to exceed 15.5 feet or to a paint no closer than 14.5 feet from the <br />front yard twoverty line. The garage can be designed with a west facing door <br />and a new "U' shaped drive is possible, without parking in the boulevard. <br />D. The addition match or be similar to that of the existing building in color and/or <br />materials. <br />C. Gutters and downspouts be placed along the eve of the additions where <br />appropriate to properly direct roof drainage onto the subject parcel and away from <br />neighbon'ng properties. <br />Windows be placed along the north and east building wall to break -up the long <br />mass. <br />El Parking on the driveway be prohibited within the public boulevard. <br />The review and approval of a building permit consistent with the approved plans <br />and variance. <br />PF3464 — RCA 060203 - Page 5 of 6 <br />