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to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at <br />variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this <br />Chapter. <br />The project site has a special circumstance related to its size <br />and shape that warrants a variance. The proposed project <br />will be located on a site with unusual width and depth <br />lengths. With a depth of approximately 570 feet, the property <br />creates difficulty in designing a functional layout of the <br />structures without encroaching into the setback requirements <br />and meeting the back-up distances, landscaping <br />requirements, and drive aisle widths for on-site services. The <br />"zero" lot setback that is proposed for the project will only be <br />used for the rear garage wall. Without this reduction the <br />width of the property at 66 feet wide will not allow for a <br />proper back-up distance required by code. The setback for <br />the remaining portion of the home will meet the side yard <br />setback distance of five feet. The separation distance of <br />seven -and -half feet will allow the structures to create a <br />suitable distance between each home and also allow <br />sufficient space for a hammerhead turnaround on the <br />property. Although the separation distance is less than <br />required by code, the design of the buildings and articulation <br />of the walls have provided more than sufficient private open <br />space for each of the homes. The minimum required by code <br />is 100 square feet, with the homes providing an average of <br />431 square feet private open space. The rear yard setback <br />requirement is 15 feet; however the proposed setback for <br />Unit 9 is only 10 feet for the garage wall. The applicant was <br />able to provide 16 feet for the rest of the home and <br />increased to private open space to 802 square feet to make <br />up for the absent five foot distance. <br />2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation <br />and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. <br />The granting of these variances is necessary for the <br />preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. <br />The granting of the multiple variances will preserve the <br />property owner's ability to develop a vacant lot with a use <br />that is allowed in the (R-2) Two -Family Residence zoning <br />district and will provide new housing opportunities to people <br />wishing to move into the City. <br />That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to <br />the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. <br />Resolution No. 2017-45 <br />Page 2 of 9 <br />32A-10 <br />