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Description of Project: This narrative should fully explain the "hardship(s)" that justify the departure from the strict application of the Code. The term "hardship" or "undue hardship" typically refers to physical characteristics of the property, such as shape, soil conditions, or extreme topography. Neither mere inconvenience, nor reduction in value alone, is sufficient to justify a variance. The inability to put property to its highest and best use is not considered a hardship or practical difficulty. The problem that justifies the variance must be caused by conditions beyond the control of the applicant. The applicant cannot create the condition that requires the variance. Fire Station #3 is an essential City Building permitted in a Single Family Residential zone ("R-l") zone. The site at 2335 Dale Street is in an "R-l" zone. The building was built in 1975. The City of Roseville Fire Department is upgrading Fire Station #3 to meet current life safety needs. Dormitory space is required to house the fire fighters at this station. In order to provide safe egress from the dormitory on the second floor, a new set of exit stairs are proposed to meet the city building code. The exterior walls of the 8' -0" x 18' -8" (149 s.f.) addition will match the existing materials used on the Fire Station. There are no alternative locations on the building that will adequately meet the codes and functionally support the need for a dormitory stair well. There are drive through bays for fire vehicles on both the east and west sides of the building; the south side of the building is set 28 feet from the property line. On the north side, the building is located at the 30 foot side (comer lot) setback line required by City of Roseville Zoning Codes. By adding the stairwell, the building wall would extend to within 22 feet of the north property line. There is a 14 foot boulevard between the property line and the street curb, meaning the proposed stairwell would be 36 feet from the curb line. There are no line of sight issues on this lot because the building is set back 100 feet from Dale Street Page 3 ofJ