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4.0 BACKGROUND: 4.1 Section 1004.02D5 of the Roseville City Code requires a front yard setback of 30 feet for principal structures. The Vazquez home was constructed in 1946, prior to the adoption of a zoning ordinance. This construction has now left the home 25.5 feet from the front property line along Lovell Avenue. 4.2 The proposed porch would create a visual entry into the home, which has a very small entry and no formal foyer. The proposed porch would be constructed to provide safe maneuverability and a covered landing before entering the home. 4.3 Under staff interpretation of the City Code any extension of a principal structure that is covered is an integral component of the principal structure. Therefore, a covered porch is required to meet all required principal structure setback requirements, which on this parcel is 30 feet. 5.0 STAFF COMMENTS/FINDINGS: 5.1 The Section 1013.02 requires the applicant to demonstrate a physical hardship and to demonstrate that no practical alternatives exist that would reduce the need for a variance. Variance 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. 5.2 "Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting a variance means the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use ifused 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. Specifically to this request: A. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls: The Vazquez home was constructed in 1946 prior to the City Code and has been determined to lie 25.5 feet from the front yard property line. Research and records are inconclusive on whether a small portion of the parcel at 812 Lovell Avenue was taken to construct the street. The Community Development Staff has determined that safe access is an important part of livability and it is reasonable to allow the construction of a three-foot porch addition onto the existing front entry of the home. The proposed porch will create useable living area to the home and a covered entry area for guests to be protected from the weather. PF3396 - ReA 060502 - Page 2 of 4