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I There are no unique conditions or features of the property which is not generally common to other properties. 2. The literal compliance with Sections VIII (E) 14 & 15 of the Subdivision Ordinance would cause unnecessary hardship given the fact that the roadway to be constructed will not be a collector street, but rather a local residential street with a cul-de-sac. 3. The granting of the variance will not violate the spirit or the intent of this article. 4. The condition or feature which creates the need for the variance did not result from the property owner's own actions, but rather is a conflicting requirement within the City's Subdivision Ordinance Requirements. 5. The variance by the applicant is not solely for personal convenience, financial hardship, or other reasons unrelated to the property. Chairperson RuthAnn Alsobrook, asked for clarification on the definition of a Collector street . Director Mack explained Collector Streets typically allow Feeder Streets to tie in and carry a larger volume of traffic. In connection with this Application, Director Mack offered his opinion that the construction of such street would be unnecessary; a waste of resources; and would trigger more variances for lot depths. Board Member Larry Walker asked if it is appropriate for the variance to be granted even though the Final Plat has not been approved. Director Mack responded hat since the project is still in the preliminary stages that it is the correct sequence for the variance approval to be made before the Final Plat submittal. Board Member William Sanders asked if the approval of the narrower ROW will limit access for trash pickup or emergency services. Director Mack confirmed it would not. Chairperson RuthAnn Alsobrook stated that the improvement of this lot would substantially increase the value of this lot and generate tax revenue. She also asked if the neighboring streets would be able to withstand the increased traffic to which Director Mack confirmed they would. Public hearing was declared open. No one else spoke in favor or opposition. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Larry Walker, seconded by William Sanders to approve the variance to Subdivision Ordinance Sections VIII (E) 14 & 15 required 60' required ROW Collector Street to 50' ROW Local Street and 39' paving width to 29' based upon the 5 staff recommended findings of fact. Motion carried 5:0.