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the general purpose and intent of the City's existing Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). The existing principal structure is setback 3 feet from the rear property line and 4.5 feet from the side property line. The proposed addition will not encroach further into these established building lines. The Planning Commission and staff received a letter opposed to setback variances from James and Genevieve McCarthy, dated 8/5/98, claiming that approval of the variance would damage their town home property by $16,000 to $17,000 (10% of market value) 2. The proposed building variances, jf granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare. The addition will be at the rear of the property in area that is now a secluded and wooded area. The construction of the addition will eliminate a location for youth to gather. Drainage will be directed to the front of the building away from adjacent properties and construction easements will be required. 3. The substandard size of the parcel (22,500 square feet) and the location of the existing building on the parcel create a physical hardship for the applicant, not created by the applicant. The interior layout of the building ~Iso presents a practical difficulty for the applicant. 3.2 In reviewing the request for a sign variance, staff made the following findings: 1. The proposed setback variance for the replacement sign is not in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). There is adequate area to move back the sign to a point 15 feet from the front property line without interfering with the flow of traffic on the site. One parking space will be lost with the replacement sign at a five foot setback or a 15 foot setback. 2. The proposed sign variance, if granted, may adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. The proximity of the sign to the right-of- way may interfere with the traffic light located at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Roselawn Avenue. A setback of 15 feet would eliminate the interference with the traffic light. 3. The substandard size of the parcel creates a physical hardship for the applicant. Locating a sign at the required 30 foot setback would place it in the middle of the drive aisle of the parking lot. 4.0 STAFF RECOMMENDA TION 4.1 Based on the findings outline in Section 3.1, staff recommends approval of the request for a variance to reduce the rear yard (east) setback to 3 feet and the side yard (north) setback to 4.5 feet for the purpose of constructing an addition to an PF#3029 - RCA (08/24/98) - Page 5 of 8