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5.3 Staff analysis of undue hardship factors is as follows: A. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls: Multiple family residential structures/complexes should be allowed some type of signage acknowledging their location, similar to businesses our community. The Midland Grove Condo's have had a pre-existing non-conforming sign for a number of years and said sign is no at it useful limit. Requiring strict compliance with the 15 foot required setback would place the sign behind an existing berm/hill in a location virtually impossible to see. As well, there are many existing mature trees in the general area that would contribute to the signs limited visibility. The Community Development Staff has determined that a ground sign cannot be placed on the property in a reasonable manner under the official controls. B. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner: Although the Midland Grove Condo's existing sign is non-conforming it directs visitors and deliveries to the complex. Existing trees and elevation change of the immediate area hamper placement of a new sign in conformance with Section 1009.03M. Further, this is a unique situation whereby the private entrance extends a great length (250 feet) within the public right-of- way before it meets the subject property line; the location where setbacks are measured. 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. C. The variance, ifgranted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: The new sign, being placed at the property line, will be outside the public right- of-way for the first time in many years. The sign also has a limited impact due to its distance from adjacent residential properties and because its design is limited to no more than six fee in height. 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 Department recommends approval of the request by the Tom Metz (Gaughan Properties) for a 15 foot variance to Section 1009.03M of the Roseville City Code for property at 2200 to 2500 Midland Groove Road (Midland Grove Condominiums), subject to the following conditions: A The verification of the south property line. PF3436 - ReA 111802 - Page 3 of 4