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2) that it is reasonable and practical to allow a 22 foot by 22.5 foot (500 sq. ft.) addition on to the existing home. Home improvements and additions are highly supported and encouraged by the Housing Section of the Comprehensive Plan and allow residents to increase living area and a home's value. The proposed addition could be improved without the need for a variance, but other items in the overall improvement plan would need to be eliminated; 3) that it is reasonable and practical to allow the reuse of existing patio pavers. This type of landscape improvement in also encouraged by the Comprehensive Plan and is encouraged by Staff where appropriate, reasonable, and practical. To eliminate existing pavers would be wasteful; whereas their reuse can enhance the property and their intermittent placement, will create green area between most of the blocks to assist with infiltration, reducing drainage off-site. 4) that it is reasonable and practical to allow the future installation of a 332 square foot in-ground pool. Improvements of this nature are amenities to the home owner and have limited impacts; 5) that it is reasonable and practical to allow an increase in impervious coverage on this parcel totaling 466 square feet. The Sieferman parcel is afforded a 30% threshold of 3,340 square feet of impervious coverage, which amount could afford the parcel the family room addition without the need for a variance or other formal action. However, eliminating/or reducing components of the proposed improvements including the driveway, deck, pavers, and pool unnecessarily restrict the size allowed for the family room. The 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 variance to impervious area and front yard setback are granted. B. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances ullique to the property not created by the landowner: Although the Sieferman parcel (l0,973) is slightly below the minimum lot/parcel size prescribed by the City Code (11,000), the uniqueness of this parcel is its limited ability to offer living area improvements other than a second story, due to the existing impervious area on the parcel (3,011 square feet) directly associated with the detached garage and extended driveway. The Sieferman parcel has a detached two stall garage and extended driveway typical of a 1950 rambler. However, this situation (detached rear yard accessory building) is not the norm for the neighborhood. Only 8 of the 79 homes that lie along Judith, Terrace Drive, and Centennial Drive have detached garages in rear yards. The other homes all have attached single or two stall attached garages that cover less ground area with impervious area. This is a unique condition for the Sieferman parcel as well as the 7 others, creating limited expansion options for the 8 residents. Further, prior to 1999, homes through Roseville were not required to meet a 30% impervious coverage requirement. That being said, a majority of the properties in Roseville developed in the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's face challenges when attempting to make improved living conditions or add to their investment, either because of setback constraints or limited lot coverage. 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 (site improvements prior to code change). PF3481 - ReA 06/16/03 - Page 5 of 8