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4.2 The hardship situation was (was not) created by the applicant or existed prior to the applicant.. . 4.3 The unique physical features or situations within the proposal that could justify a variance include ... 4.4 The economic issues that may (in part) justify a variance include... 4.5 The alternative designs that allow use of the site but do not require a variance include... 4.6 The impacts of the project, if the variance was issued, would (would not) create significant community impacts on the health, safety, or general welfare including... 4.7 The access issues that preclude the normal/ordinary use of the site without a variance include.. . 4.8 Other physical findings deemed appropriate by the City CounciL.. 5.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 5.1 On August 9,2000, the Roseville Planning Commission held the public hearing regarding the Jenson variance request. No citizens were present to address the Commission on the variance request. Staff did indicate that four individuals associated with the sale and purchase of the adjacent (west) property were mailed a copy of the staff report and that no comments had been received. 5.2 The Planning Commission had general questions regarding the variance request. Specifically, the Commission asked Mr. Jenson questions regarding current site improvements and whether any options for the driveway were considered. Mr. Jenson responded that he and his wife anticipated using the existing attached garage, however, learned that once the ramp was extended there was no room to maneuver. He explained the issue regarding the driveway setback did not arise until attempting to get a permit. 5.3 The Planning Commission discussed whether the variance should allow a one-foot separation between the property line and the driveway or allow the driveway to be constructed up to the property line. After consideration on this matter, the Commission determined constructing up to the property line (five foot side yard setback variance) provided a wider driveway and could be designed to minimize any storm water run-off impacts. 5.4 The Planning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval ofa five foot side yard setback variance for Ralph Jenson to allow a bituminous driveway to be constructed up to the west property line of property located at 201 McCarron's Street, subject to the following findings: PF3228 - RCA (082800) Page 3 of 5