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5.5 The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed bv the official controls: The physical injuries sustained in an automobile accident rendered stair climbing an activity that the applicant's physicians have recommended she avoid. Since the existing garage is in the basement of the home, the only reasonable way to eliminate the daily use of stairs would be to construct a new garage even with the main floor of the house; it does not appear that such a garage could be built without creating vax�AtvcE conditions on the property. The Planning Division has determined that the property can be put to a reasonable use under the official controls if a vA�u.�vCE is approved. 5.6 The pli�ht of the landowner is due to circumstances uniQue to the propertv not created b� the landowner: Although this vAx�ANCE request hinges on the applicant's permanent injuries, the slope across the lot is a factor contributing to the construction of the existing tuck-under garage in 1965. Were this a more level lot, the garage may well be accessible from the main level of the home and an additional garage may not be necessary. The Planning Division has determined that the plight of the landowner is due to unique circumstances not created by the landowner. 5.7 The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: While other properties in the area generally have only one garage and driveway, the size and location of the proposed accessory structure is consistent with City Code requirements for single- family residential districts. The Planning Division has determined that the allowance of a vAlu.�lvcE 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.O STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the comments and findings outlined in Section 5 of this report, the Planning Division APPROVAL of a 870-square-foot vARIANCE to impervious coverage limit established in § 1004.01 A(6) (Maximum Total Surface Area) to allow the proposed accessory structure and driveway at 2730 St. Albans Street, with the following conditions: a. The size and location of the proposed accessory structure and driveway shall be consistent with the plans reviewed with this application as Attachment E; b. The impervious eoverage on the property shall not exceed 38% of the overall property area; and c. The vARlAtvcE 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 Adopt Variance Board Resolution 80 approving a vA�u.�vcE to Section 1004 of the City Code that would accommodate a new accessory structure and driveway, based on the comments and findings of Section 5 and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated March 5, 2008. PF08-022 RVBA 070208 --� '� Page 3 of 4