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C. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: The proposed improvements will create a home that has a different characteristic than those in the neighborhood; however, these improvements will not alter the essential character of this neighborhood. More importantly, is not possible to make changes in a 1950's home whether that be windows, addition a three season porch or constructing a second story, without changing the "look" of the home. The general character of a rambler or split level home always changes upon completion of an improvement. Staff notes that the essential character of this neighborhood in one in transition. Over the past five years the City has approved setback permits, a new seven lot single family residential development (values ranging from $350,000 to $500,000) and numerous building permits for a plethora of changes, modifications, and improvements. Two blocks to the west and north is Owasso I-Iills which is a "two story" development by design. 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 ALTERNATIVES/DESIGN OPTIONS: 6.1 Eliminate the pool from the current proposal and apply for a variance in the future when the in-ground structure is anticipated to be constructed. 6.2 Eliminate and remove from the site the use of existing patio pavers in other area of the parcel. 6.3 Eliminate the front porch and add up to a three (3) foot front entry roof eave in its place, which is permissible under 10 12.02B 1 of the Roseville City Code, and allows, as a right, an encroachment to 27 feet from the front property line. 6.4 Eliminate the rear yard shed to reduce overall lot coverage. 6.5 Rebuild garage as attached and meeting a 27 foot front yard setback (permitted by the City Code) reducing the driveway surface area by over 400 square feet. 6.6 Reduce the size of the family room. 7.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 After reviewing the Seiferman proposal and impacts, the Staff has concluded that the two variances being requested are reasonable and practical and pose little or no enforceable impacts on the adjacent property owners/neighborhood. 7.2 The proposed improvement to the Sierfeman parcel attempts to meet the goals and objectives of the Housing Plan. Specifically, the Housing Plan encourages renewal and reinvestment into existing housing to provide increased functionality to retain families within the community to maintain a quality neighborhood. PF3481 - ReA 06/16/03 - Page 6 of 8