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--� � 5.7 The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the pro�erty not created by the landowner: Substandard lots are not "unique" in Roseville, but they do present real challenges in light of the requirements of the City Code. The subject property was platted and improved about 6 years before the City had a Zoning Ordinance, at a time when property owners could not anticipate the zoning regulations that would restrict further improvements to the property; the Planning Division has therefore determined that the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances not created by the landowner. 5.8 The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the localit� While most houses in the area appear to have front yard setbacks equal to or greater than the subject property, a front porch as is proposed would reinforce the residential character of the area. An indication that Planning Division staff supports this kind of improvement as being appropriate in residential neighborhoods is in the fact that the proposed draft of the new single-family zoning district includes a provision designed to permit open porches that extend as close as 22 feet from the front property line without requiring special approvals. 6.O STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the comments and findings outlined in Section 5 of this report, Planning Division staff recommends approval of a vAR�AtvcE to the front yard setback requirement established in § 1004.016 of the City Code to allow the proposed open front porch at 1830 Oxford Street, with the following condition: The proposed addition shall be consistent in size and location with the site plan included with this staff report as Attachment D. 7.0 SUGGESTED ACTION ADOPT VARIANCE BOARD RESOLUTION 87 approving a VARIANCE to Section 1004 of the City Code that would allow the construction of the proposed porch, based on the comments and findings of Section 5 and the condition of Section 6 of this report. H.O NEXT STEPS 8.1 The decision of the Variance Board is final unless an appeal is filed. The appeal period remains open for 10 days from the date of the decision, and an appeal may be made either by the applicant or by another Roseville property owner. 8.2 An appeal must be submitted in writing to the City Manager by noon on April 19, 20l 0 for a hearing before the City Council. 8.3 If no appeal is filed, a building permit may then be issued, and Community Development staff will mail the resolution approving the variance to Ramsey County for recording against the subject property. 8.4 Pursuant to § 1013.03 of the City Code, the variance will expire 6 months after the approval date if a building permit is not issued. Prepared by: City Planner Thomas Paschke (651-792-7074) Attachments: A: Area map C: Narrative B: Aerial photo D: Site plan and elevations E: Draft of Variance Board Resolution #87 � s ' ,; �, PF10-009 RVBA 040710 Page 3 of 3