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to a reasonable use under the official controls if a variance is granted to the lot width requirement of the Roseville City Code. B. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner: The Humphrey parcel is a large, unique parcel in this neighborhood that lies in an area where the mix of lot widths and depths do not lend themselves to further division, a result of land division occurring over many decades, and land division that did not include the Humphrey parcel. The rear portion of the Humphrey parcel could be divided and attached to other lots directly adjacent, but that action would result in additional land locked parcel(s) or other lots/parcels with similar issues and constraints as the Humphreys current situation. With that said, 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, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: Neighbors directly adjacent to the Humphrey parcel have contacted the City Planner voicing their support for the land division and subsequent home construction. Staff has reviewed the potential impacts such a lot division could create and determined that adequate distance will separate the proposed home from existing homes by at least 60 feet, limiting any impacts to adjacent properties. This being said, 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 Dennis & Patricia Humphrey for a 45 foot variance to Section 1004.02D5 of the Roseville City Code and approval of a Minor Subdivision of 331 Burke Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. Approval of the Minor Subdivision creating two parcels for the large existing parcel at 331 Burke Avenue, with minimum requirements including: a parcel for the existing home 110 feet by 160 feet deep and a parcel for development of a home with a minimum width adjacent to Burke Avenue of 40 feet. b. The applicant providing the City with a survey of the new parcels with their legal descriptions and illustrating the existing house and other site improvements. c. A five-foot wide utility and drainage easement adjacent to the west and north property line of the parcel for the existing house (as required by the City Engineer). PF3438 - ReA 012703 - Page 4 of 5