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--- ---' 5.6 The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls: The applicants' house has functioned since its construction without a discrete entryway. Like having a two-car garage, however, it is reasonable to expect that a modern single-family house has alternatives to entering from the outside directly into the living room. This gives homeowners the opportunity to remove and stow shoes, jackets, and so on. The Planning Division has determined that the property can be put to a reasonable use under the official controls if the VARIANCE request is approved. 5.7 The pli�ht of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the propertv not created by the landowner: A front door that enters the living room is not unique to this property, but it is a common characteristic among homes built in the 1950's as this one was. As household needs have changed over time, Roseville has seen — and will continue to see — many requests like this one that benefit the homeowner and the City by helping to ensure that Roseville's residential properties continue to be updated and remain viable in the metropolitan marketplace. The Planning Division has determined that the plight of the landowner is due to unique circumstances not created by the landowner. 5.8 The variance, if �ranted, will not alter the essential character of the localitv: The proposed addition will be carefully integrated into the design and style of the existing house. The Planning Division has determined that the allowance of the requested vARiA1vCE 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. 6.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 6.1 Based on the comments and findings outlined in Section 5 of this report, the Planning Division recommends aPPxovaL of Ms. Linell's request for a 7.5-foot vaxiaNCE to the required principal structure setback from a front property line, established in § 1004.016 (Residential Setbacks) of the City Code, to allow the construction of the proposed addition on the property at 2028 Cohansey Boulevard, subject to these conditions: a The proposed addition shall not extend more than 7.5 feet from the existing front building wall and shall be consistent in form and size with the elevations and site plans reviewed in this application, and; b The vAx�ANCE shall expire 6 months of the approval date if a building permit is not issued, pursuant to § 1013.03 of the City Code. 7.0 SUGGESTED ACTION 7.1 ADOPT VARIANCE BOARD RESOLUTION 75 APPROVING THE REQUESTED VARIANCE to Section 1004 of the City Code that would allow the proposed residential addition at 2028 Cohansey Boulevard, based on the comments and findings of Section 5 and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated February 6, 2008. PF08-002 RVBA 020608 Page 3 of 4