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5.9 The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls: The proposal by Marian and James Korf does not increase the pre-existing non-conforming impervious area on the parcel and its encroachment into the front yard has a minimal impact on the adjacent parcels. Most homes are setback a similar distance, with two homes to the east being setback approximately 32 to 34 feet from the front property line. Without the two variances, this proposal could not be completed. The porch is designed to fit nicely with the home and it has a minimal width (7 feet 6 inches) so that is useable. Because this is the location of the front entry to the home, there are no reasonable or practical alternatives. 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 three variances are granted. 5.10 The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner: The Korfs home was built in 1950 prior to the City and its zoning regulations, with all site improvements occurring before the passage of the 1999 impervious coverage requirement. The parcel is slightly smaller than a "standard" residential lot of today. As well, certain neighborhoods were developed with greater front yard setbacks than the City Code established. This area of Burke Avenue in such a neighborhood and any proposed improvements to theses homes (front yard additions) will require either a variance or a setback permit). While City Staff has reviewed the Korf proposal and worked with them on possible options, the Korfs can do little without an approved deviation (variance) from the City Code. 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). 5.11 The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: The improvement proposed (porch addition extending 7 feet 6 inches into the front yard) is consistent with other homes and parcels from the same era. 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 575 square foot (5 %) V ARIANCE to Section 1004.01A6 and a 7 foot 6 inch V ARIANCE to Section l004.01E of the Roseville City Code for Marian and James Korf to allow the construction of a front and side porch on to their home at 1047 Burke Avenue, subject to the following conditions: A. The parcel being limited to an impervious coverage maximum of 3,577 square feet or 35%. PF3508 - ReA 081803 - Page 4 of 5