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compliance and to protect" 5.6 The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls: The Paal home, given its current configuration and location on a semi-pie shaped parcel, is unable to properly expand to accommodate an attached two stall garage and living area without receiving approval of a variance. Requiring a detached accessory building in the rear yard with or without the removal of the existing attached garage is unreasonable and an impractical option. Community Development Staff has determined that the property can be made more livable and put to a reasonable and practical use under the official controls, if the two variances are granted. 5.7 The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner: The Paal property (site/structure) is unique. It was constructed before the Village/City had a zoning code and was placed in a location that affords limited growth options without variance approvals. Family needs and home/lot designs have changed dramatically over the past five decades, as have vehicle designs and sizes, and in so doing created certain conflicts with established codes of older communities. The Community Development Staff has determined that the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner (structure placement prior to code, drainage, and topographic issues). 5.8 The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: The improvement proposed is not out of the ordinary for a 1955 home and are standard in today's society. Specifically a high percentage of homes built today include at least a two stall attached garage. The 20 foot deep design proposed for the Paal home will not be out of character of a home built in the 1950's and more importantly is in keeping with today's designs and family accommodations. The Community Development Staff has determined that this variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality, nor adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, of the city or adjacent properties. 6.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Based on the information provided and the findings in Section 5 of this project report, the Community Development Staff recommends approval of a 20 foot front yard VARIANCE to Section 1004.01E and a 6 inch VARIANCE to Section 1004.02D5 of the Roseville City Code for James Paal to allow the construction of an attached garage and living area on to his home at 1413 Millwood Avenue subject to the following conditions: A. The front yard setback being established at 24 feet, which distance allows a 20 foot addition on to the south side of the principal structure. B. The side yard setback being established at 4 feet 6 inches, which distance allows for a 3 foot addition on to the east side of the principal structure. PF3503 - ReA 081803 - Page 4 of 6