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consistent with other single-family dwelling in the immediate vicinity of the subject property. 3. The granting of the variance will violate the spirit or the intent of the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinances of the City and the original intent of the 35 ft. front yard setbacks established for the Westgate Addition. 4. The condition or feature which creates the need for the variance results from the property owner's own intended actions. The need is self-imposed for additional garage space in the front yard where parking is otherwise allowed without a structure in violation of required setbacks. 5. The variance by the applicant is solely for personal convenience. 4. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition of Adam Bolton, on behalf of JAB Heritage Properties, on Lot 1, Block D, of the Hilltop Subdivision #2, being located at 405 and 415 NE 25th Street. The petition requested a variance to the Build Line of 25' as indicated on the plat. The applicant is requesting a 2.1' variance to reduce the minimum plat Build Line of 25' to 22.9'. The requested variance is intended to permit construction of a new duplex. Andrew Mack, Director of Planning & Community Development, presents case to the board. The forms for the project were set to line up with the existing duplex homes north along 251h Street. Given this is the last duplex to be constructed on the lot, it appears that the build lines of all structures were at a very slight angle gradually moving the fronts of the homes closer to the street over time as construction proceeded. This appears to be an unintentional consequence of the previously constructed duplex residences. Lastly, Andrew states that the City is recommending approval of the variance. William Sanders, board member, asks if the forms have already been set to which Andrew confirms that they have been and the discrepancy was discovered when the form board survey was conducted. Public hearing was declared open. Adam Bolton, of 466 CR 42540 and applicant, explains that the forms were set to be in line with the neighboring, existing duplexes under the assumption that they met the required 25' build line and it was discovered during the form board survey that the house was 2.1' over the build line. Chairperson RuthAnn Alsobrook, ask how much it would cost to reset the forms to be in compliance to which Adam replies it would be $12,000.00 and the setback in time would cost him additionally as well. No one else spoke in favor or opposition.