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C. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: The improvements proposed will create a more functional wetland for this neighborhood; create a aesthetic amenity for the property owners; and afford the parcel owner to construct a home on the parcel in a manner similar to that of the existing neighborhood (and others today). 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, staff recommends approval of a 40 foot variance to Section 1016 .16A of the Roseville City Code for Tim & Marcia Brucciani - Horvath to allow construction of a principal structure and attached garage on the vacant parcel along North Gluek Lane, subject to the following conditions: A Setbacks established for this parcel of: Front Yard - 30 feet; Rear Yard - 30 feet; Interior Side Yard (east) 10 feet; and Wetland Side Yard (west) 10 feet. B The proposed principal structure and attached home plan being revised to meet the newly established setback requirements indicated above. C The principal structure meeting the requirements of Section 1016.17 A of the City Code, which may require a lowest floor elevation of three feet above the "new wetland boundary", an item reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. D The City Planner receiving notice of approval from the Rice Creek Watershed for the proposed wetland revision plan. E The City Planner and applicants to work with the Rice Creek Watershed on additional buffer strip landscaping between the proposed home and wetland, should the Watershed deem the additional landscaping beneficial for wetland protection. F The review and approval of a building permit consistent with the approved plans and variance. 7.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 7.1 On Wednesday October 2, 2002, the Roseville Planning commission held the public hearing regarding the Brucciani - Horvath variance request. At the hearing the City Planner made a brief presentation detailing the specifics of the Brucciani - Horvath variance request. The Commission did ask questions and indicate concern for the distance separation (10 feet) from the wetland. The City Planner indicated that the property owners were working very closely with the Rice Creek Watershed to obtain a PF3431 - ReA 102102 - Page 4 of 5