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

r- 2. That such variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial proper[y righ[ of the Applicant possesaed by the', owners of other properties in [he eame vicinity or zone: a. Findings: The Applicant ie currently using the structure located on hie� property as a duplex atructure. This is a aingle family dwelling� that has been converted withou[ the benefit of any permits or � having met any other City requirements. The other structurea inl his area are predominately aingle family s[ructures. The Applican['s lot is 6,000 square feet in eize and there arel duplexes on 6,000 square foot lote throughout other nreas of the' Ci[y. However, these exiat because Lhey are nomconforming•' Other duplexes exist in the vicinity of Applicant's property, but theae exist on 7,500 square foot lote vhich ia permitted. Single� family residences are permitted on 5,000 square foo[ lots. b. Conclusiona: I I � The use to which the Applicant wants [o make of his proper[y ie �I no[ available to owners of other property in the same zone ori ' vicini[y. He can use his property for single f�tmily uae and will! be enjoying the same property rights poasessed by his neighbora, and othere aimilarly situated. If he were allowed to use it for� a duplex use, he vould be en joying a property right which those , in the eame vicinity or zone do not have. � j 3. That the authoriza[ion of auch variance will be materially detrimental',, � to the public welfare or injurious to property in the vicinity or zone' in which the property is located: �i a. Findings: Applicant's lo[ contains only 6,000 square fee[. Due to the amall eize of the lot, there is inadequate epace for tenant parking and for o[her [enant-related amenities which would bel required of a duplex structure. b. Conclusions: . The authoriza[ion of Applicant's variance for a duplex on a 6,000! equare foot lot in this location would affect the peace andl tranquility of the neighborhood. There is inadequa[e parking and'i yard space on Applicant's property whir_h would reault in placing, an undue burden on Applicant's neighbors and othere in the vicinity of Applican['s property. I� 4. That the granting of such variance will adversely affect the Comprehensive Ceneral Plan: ' a. Findings: According to the Comprehensive Plan, this area is designated' "single family." Permit[ed density within a eingle family area� �� i� three to twelve units per acre. Duplexes on 6,000 square foot, lots consti[ute a density of fifteen unita per acre. The new single family comprehenaive polictes state that single family'�, ineighborhoods should be preserved and protected. -Z-