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IS as A. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use ifused under conditions allowed by the official controls: The Peterson parcel is afforded a location option that meets the 30 foot required setback, but this location would place the building in about the middle of the home and further into the down slope of the parcel and closer to the shoreline. The parcel has no existing garage and the location as proposed has the least impact on the slope. The Community Development staff has reviewed the site conditions to determine whether there is a reasonable alternative/solution that warrants support for the variance requested. Based on Staff review of the existing situation on the Peterson parcel and the existing drainage, grading, and landscape conditions of the parcel, we have concluded that the proposed location, 12 feet from the property line adjacent the private drive portion of South Owasso Boulevard West, 5 feet from the east (side yard) line and 6 feet from the principal structure, is a practical and reasonable solution to the uniqueness of the parcel. In this location the proposed garage also has less impact on the shore land area (The City Code allows private road owners to deternline whether parking is allowed on the private road boulevard). Based on our analysis of the situation the Community Development Staff has determined that the property can be made more livable, minimize additional impervious surface, and can be put to a reasonable use under the official controls, if the two variances are granted. B. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner: Parcels located around Lake Owasso in this area were subdivided in the 1930's and 1940's, prior to the establishment oflot standards and zoning regulations. That being said, most of the structures on these parcels do not meet current Code requirements and are determined to be legal pre- existing non-conforming, which includes the Peterson home. Given the uniqueness of this parcel, and the desire to minimize lake shore impacts, 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 (structure placement prior to code, drainage, and topographic issues). C. The variance, ifgra11.ted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: The improvements proposed (detached accessory building) is consistent past variances granted to other property owners around Lake Owasso, and said location reduces lakeshore impacts and afford convenience to the property owner, without sacrificing the public health, safety and general welfare of the adjacent neighborhood. 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. PF3484 - ReA 06/16/03- Page 4 of 5