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5.6 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: The Meyer parcel is unable to reasonably expand impervious surface coverage to address maneuvering and access constraints without a variance due to the parcel's coverage restrictions. Requiring modifications from the proposal take away from the usefulness of the driveway and would not eliminate current garage access conflicts. The Community Development Staff has determined that the property can be made more livable, useful, and put to a reasonable use under the official controls if the requested variance granted. B. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner: The Meyer property (site/structure) is unique. It was constructed before the Village/City established a zoning code and before the City established lot coverage maximums. Family needs and the inability to safely maneuver vehicles in the driveway have created certain conflicts Roseville's present code. 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: The improvement proposed for the Meyer parcel will not be out of character or context of a home from 1950's and more importantly in keeping with today's designs and family accommodations. 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 ofthis project report, the Community Development Staff recommends approval of an 887 square foot (7%) VARIANCE to Section 1004.01A6 of the Roseville City Code for John Meyer to allow the replacement and expansion of an existing driveway at 2735 Fernwood Street, subject to the following conditions: A. The proposed improvements must not exceed 4,483 square feet of impervious coverage or 37% of the parcel size. B. The property owner must locate the lot's property pins (or provide a survey) and based on that, developing a scaled site plan with dimensions for structures and driveway, thus allowing the Community Development Department to verify proper placement of the accessory building and lot coverage. PF3486 - ReA 061603 - Page 4 of 5