306 ALDER ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

( FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Criteriou No. 1: Tha: the variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances reguding the size, shape, topography, or location of the subject property; or the location of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that conformed to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was ionsh-ucted. a. Findin�s: The applicant states that there aze existing rockery walls on three sides of the property at 306 Alder Street. One on the east property line bordering Dogwood Drive. Another on the south border line between 306 Alder Street and the north border of 4956 Dogwood Drive. Another on the north property line bardering Alder Street. The proposed variance is to allow the applicant to place a new rockery along the west property line that would tie directly into the existing approximately six and a half foot high rockery located along the north property line. b. Conclusions:. The subject lots exceed the minimum lot width, depth and azea required for the R-1 zone. There aze sloped azeas on the subject site and the adjacent lots that limit the full useability of these yard azeas. Tlie pmposal would pennit the applicant to level out these slope azeas by tying into an existing rockery that exists on the subject site. Criterion No. 2: That the variance will not be materially detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the City as a whole. a. Findings:. Tl�e applicant states that the variance will not be materially detrimental to the property in the area but will in fact help to improve all properties involved by stopping erosion at the property lines and increasing the value of all properties. 2 �2� �