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b. Impacts on parks, streets and other public facilities c. Compatibility of the site plan, internal circulation, landscaping and structure with contiguous properties d. Impact of the use on market value of contiguous properties e. Impact on the general public health, safety and welfare f Compatibility with the City's Comprehensive Plan 5.3 The City Planner has reviewed the proposal and determined that it is difficult to justifY a departure from the strict application of the City Code allowing the applicant to construct the proposed detached 1,007 sq. ft detached accessory building. However, there is justification for reduced sized detached accessory structure, one that is more in keeping with a double stall structure than the triple stall size proposed. . .,,/ 5.4 Specifically, a detached accessory building 24 feet wide by 26 feet deep O~q. ft in size l oa,t O~~ would reduce the variance by 379 sq. ft, but more importantly, would afford Mr. Santanni ample storage space for the items stated. 5.5 The City Planner has reviewed the development proposal with regard to the criteria in Section 1013.01.D (Conditional Use Permit) of the Roseville Zoning Ordinance and has concluded the proposal meets these criteria. Specifically, a detached accessory building is a permitted use in an R-l District. The proposed detached garage will not create additional traffic or the need for additional public facilities. With proper exterior building treatment, drainage, and landscaping, the building will not have an impact on surrounding property or values. There appears to be no impact on general health, safety, and public welfare. In addition, the project complies with the Comprehensive Plan designation as low-density residential uses. 5.6 Section 1013.02 states: Where there are practical difficulties or unusual hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this code, the city council shall have the power, in a specific case and after notice and public hearings, to vary any such provision in harmony with the general purpose and intent thereof and may impose such additional conditions as it considers necessary so that the public health, safety, and general welfare may be secured and substantial justice done. 5.7 State Statute 462.357, subd. 6 (2) provides authority for the city to "hear requests for variances from the literal provisions of the ordinance in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and to grant such variances only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. "Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting of a variance PF3512 - RPCA 090303 - Page 3 of 5