5512 S 1ST AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

r� � 2. That such variance ie not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a eubatantial property right of the Applicant posaesaed by the owera of other properties in the same vicinitq or zone: a. Findinge: The Applicant ia currently uaing the etructure located on his property as a duplex etructure. Thie is a'aingle family dwelling that haa been converted without the benefit of any permite or having met any other City requirementa. The other atructurea in hie area are predominately eingle family etructuzee. The Applicant's lot is 6,000 equare feet in eize and there are duplexee on 6,000 equare foot lots throughoct other areae of the City. flowever, theae eaiat because they are non–conforming. Other duplexea eaie[ in the vicinity of Applicant's property, but thsee exiat on 7,500 aquare foot lots which is permitted. Single family residences are permitted on 5,000 aqua.:e foot lots. b. Conclueions: The use to vhich the Applicant vanta to make of his property ia not available to awnera of other property in the same zone or vicinity. He can use his property for eingle family nee and will be enjoqing the eame property rSgh[s posaessed by his neighbora and othera eimilarly aituated. If he were allowed to uee it for a duplex use, he would be enjoying a property right vhich those in the same vicinitq or zoae do not have. 3. That the authorization of auch variance will be materially detrimeatal to the public veSfare or injurioue to property in ehe vicinity or zone in vhich the property ie located: a. Pindinge: Applicant'e lot containe only 6,000 equare feet. Due to the emall size of the lot, there is inadequate apace for tenant parking and for other tenant-related amenities which vould be required of a duplex structure. b• Conclueione: The authorization of Applicanc's rariance for a duplex an a 6,000 eqw►re foot lot in thie locattan would affect the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood. There ia inadequate parking and yard apace on Applicanc's property which rould result in placing an undue burden on Applicant's neighbora and othera in the vicinity of Applicant's property. 4. That the granting of euch variance will adversely affecC the Cumpreheneive General Plan: — a. Findinge: According to the Comprehensive Plan, thie area ia deaignated "single family." Permitted density within a eingle family area is three to twelve unita per acre. Dcplexes oc; 6,000 square foot lota conetltute a deneity of fifteen unita per acre. The new aingle family comprehenaive policies atate that sinqle family neighborhoods ahould be preserved and protected. 3sC