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trees. Plan 3 requires the removal of a small deciduous tree and a variance. 2.3 In review ofthe three plans, staff has determined Plan 3 provides the most practical approach to solving access issues, while affording the least amount of loss to the existing vegetation on the parcel. 2.4 Mr. Wieden seeks the variance to allow him to rectify a serious access issue along Dale Street during the wintertime and allowing him to keep his mature trees. 2.5 Mr. Wieden will make the appropriate modifications to the existing driveway on the south side of the lot to accommodate the new garage. Mr. Wieden will renovate the existing garage adjacent Dale Street and will be required to remove the existing access and driveway. 2.6 Applicable Code Requirements: Code Requirement Existin!! Condition Proposed Condition Corner Side Yard Setback 30 feet 32 feet 11.5 feet Parkin!! in ROW 20 feet 22/24 feet 11.5 feet Impervious Coveraf!e 30% (3,945 s.D 24% (2,924 s.f.) 28% (3,422 s.fI 3.0 STAFF COMMENT 3.1 Variances may be granted where the strict enforcement of the literal provisions of the ordinance would cause "undue hardship". The granting of a variance shall only occur when it can be demonstrated that such an action will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. "Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting a variance means the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls, the plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the land owner, and the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Conditions may be attached to a variance that mitigate the impacts on adjoining properties. 3.2 The Comprehensive Plan encourages reconstruction and upgrading of residential structures (and neighborhood) throughout the community. Specifically, Section II (Community Wide - General) and Section III (Residential) list Roseville's goals and policies. (see attachment) 3.3 The City does not allow driveway access (slope) greater than 10%. Mr. Wieden's current driveway slope is between 16% and 19%. Plan 2 would not eliminate or reduce the grade of the slope. 3.4 The property is uniquely situated as a corner lot fronting Dale Street and Eldridge Avenue. The garage and main access is off of Dale Street, while a secondary access was installed along Eldridge A venue to deal with the complexities and safety of accessing PF3211 - RPCA (051000) Page 2 of 3