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There was discussion amongst the board and Mr, Mack about parking requirements. Wanda Tharp of 1880 E Washington, stated that there is currently a parking issue and is concerned that the new duplex will make it worse. There is discussion amongst the board, applicant and Mr. Mack about parking issues, requirements and what will be done to resolve the concerns. No one else spoke in favor or opposition of the request. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Larry Walker, seconded by David Hamilton to approve the variance to Section 9-301(1) of the Area Regulations to allow a 86'5" lot depth versus the required 100' lot depth based on the following staff recommended condition and findings. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF RECOMMENDED CONDITION AND FINDINGS Condition 1. A new privacy fence in accordance with the fence requirements in Section 4.11 Shall be constructed around the new structure prior to final inspection of the dwelling once constructed. Findins 1. The request for variance is harmony with the general purposes and intent of Zoning Ordinance No. 1710, as amended, and will not negatively impact the protection for the adjacent surrounding properties. 2. The request is for approval of a minor lot division allowing a two-family dwelling to be permitted on site. Duplexes are permitted by right in the 2F District. 3. There are special or unique conditions of restricted area for the existing lot, even though a new plat approval of the land was just approved. This is not generally applicable to other parcels of land in the same zoning district under new platting and development standards where new lots are created. This has caused an unusual and practical difficulty to be in compliance with the provisions sought here to be varied as a result of the original parcel created making it impossible to meet the lot depth requirement. 4. The hardship sought to be avoided is the result of (a) the applicant's own actions (self- imposed or self-created although unintentional), and (b) an economic or financial hardship. The site however, can be divided and a structure built which can meet all lot setback and parking requirements. There is a demonstrated need for additional decent, affordable housing in the city and this variance for lot division depth approval will advance this stated policy of the City Council under the 5 In 5 Infill Development Program.