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C. The variance, ifgranted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: The proposed 14- foot variance to allow an encroachment to a distance 24 feet from the front property line will alter the essential character of the locality by bringing the principal much closer to the front property line than other home on the block. However, in the future others on the block may also be updated requiring special considerations due to the unique front yard setback. The variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, of the city or adjacent properties. 4.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 4.1 The Community Development staffhas determined that there are unique circumstances and hardships present on the Conway parcel. The options available to the Conway's are not reasonable and create difficult home design difficulties including structural, function, and layout. 4.2 Based on the findings outlined in Section 3 staff recommends approval of the request for a 14-foot variance from Section 1004.01E of the City Code, to allow the construction of a 20 foot by 20 foot garage addition to the principal structure to a distance 24 feet from the front property line, subject to A. Verification of the front (east) and side (north) property lines to confirm the current principal structure (home and garage) setbacks. B. The design of the garage addition fits into the general character of the existing home and is constructed of similar materials to that of the home. C. Provision of a drainage plan for the property at the time the building permit is submitted. The drainage plan must be reviewed and approved by the Acting Public Works Director. 5.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 5.1 On June 13,2001, the Roseville Planning Commission held the public hearing regarding the Conway variance request. No citizens were present to address the Commission. 5.2 The Commission asked the property owner if other alternative solutions were considered so that a variance would not have to be sought. The property owner indicated that the house, given its construction, is only conducive to certain types of additions without completely removing portions of the structure. 5.3 The Commission recommended (7-0) approval ofthe 14 foot variance request by John and Laurie Conway, based on the findings indicated in Section 3 and conditions in section 4 of the project report dated June 13,2001. PF3311 RCA (062601) Page 3 of 4