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a. Fi�iras: The applicant has stated that the <br /> 28 feet height limit works well for new two <br /> story houses which typically have a one foot <br /> above qrade first story, 7�10" high first and <br /> second story walls and a 6/12 roof pitch. <br /> However, the 28 foot height is prohibitive in <br /> this particulaz case. <br /> b. �onclusions: The existinq residence is <br /> considered a c:ontributing structure to the <br /> Grand Avenue Historic District. It has an <br /> existing roof pitch of seven and a half twelve. <br /> In order to ma�.ntain the historic appearance <br /> the addition sho•ald have the same rooi pitch as <br /> the existinq striicture. <br /> Criterion No. 2• <br /> That the variance will not be materially detrimental to <br /> the property in the area of the subject property or to <br /> the City as a whole. <br /> a. Findinas: The applicant has stated that the <br /> variance is necessnry to maintain the look and <br /> character represented by the existing houses in <br /> the historic zone area. <br /> b. Concluaions: No written adverse comments have <br /> been received at this time. <br /> S�itarion No. 3: <br /> That the variance will only grant the subject property <br /> the same qeneral rights enjoyed by other property in <br /> the same aren and zone ae the subject property. <br /> a. FiIIdiIIQfl: The applicant has stated that the <br /> variance will increase the value of the home <br /> and by association, those around it. <br /> b. Concluaions: Some of. tha homes in the area do <br /> exceed the 28 feet heiqht limitation. The <br /> majority of the homes in the area were <br /> constructed under the old 2oning Code which <br /> allowed for a buildinq hefght of 35 feet. <br /> Criterion No. 4• <br /> That the variance is the minimum necessary to sllow the <br /> subject property the qeneral riah.ts described in <br /> Criterion 3. <br /> a. Findincs: See Criteria ,�3. <br /> b. �onclusions: See Criteria #3 <br />