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5.6 Staff analysis of undue hardship factors is as follows: A. The propel in question Bann of be pert to a reasonable use rf `used it nder conditions aflo ived by the official controls: The l ueffer lot has a location option that meets the required detached accessory structure setback, but this location would require additional paving and continuance of s steep sloped driveway. Mr. lueffer could also construct a garage addition to the existing home for the desired storage space at considerably more expense: however, the addition may also require a variance to allow a side yard encroachment. The Community Development staff has reviewed the existing (immediate) site conditions to determine if there is a reasonable solution that supports the variance requested. Based on our review of the existing situation on the l ucffer lot and the existing drainage, slopes, and retaining the existing landscape conditions of the parcel and adjoining parcel, staff has concluded that the most practical and reasonable location is 69 feet from the Parker Avenue north property line and 10 feet off the side yard (vest) property line. Based on our analysis of the situation the Community Development Staff has determined that the property can be made more livable, minimize additional impervious surface, allow for some & &green" back yard, and can be put to a reasonable use under the official controls, if a variance is granted, The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not .r- created by the landowner: The Parker Avenue lots are older lots, very deep (450 feet or more) and, because the house was constructed in the ce'rnter of the lot, somewhat narrow to serve the rear yards in this area. The lot has a steep ridge to surmount if the garage is to be built in the back yard. The joint driveway request allows the two homes to save existing full grown trees in the front yard -7 in part screening the new garages on both lots. These facts limit any proposed structural modifications or detached structure without an approved deviation (variance) from the City Code. The Community Development Staff has determined that the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner (structure placement prior to code, lot width, and topographic issues). C The variance, �fgranted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: The improvements proposed are consistent with how construction activity and building permits have been issued in the past for this rncighborhood. Further, Ir, ue ffer' s detached accessory structure will be set back 69 feet while the garage on the east is setback 45 feet* and the parking area on the west is setback 55 feet from the street. To the west, hvo additional homes (952 and 960 parker) have garages in front of the house. The Community Development Staff has determined that this variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality, nor adversely affect the public health, safety, or, general welfare, of the city or adjacent properties. P F3469 RCA 06/02/03- Pacre 4 of 6