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4. The hardship sought to be avoided is not the result of (a) the applicant's own actions (self- imposed or self-created although unintentional), and (b) an economic or financial hardship. The substandard parcel lot depth was created as a part of the original land division approval on NE 16th Street. 5. The provisions of Zoning Ordinance No. 1710, and its amendments, that are sought to be varied would deprive the applicant of the normal rights to use the property that is commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same 2F Zoning District without approval and not being required to fully comply with the 25' exterior side front yard setback ordinance provisions. 7. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition of Cathy Goodrum regarding variances to the City of Paris Area Regulations on Lot 2, BlockA, of the Goodrum Addition, Parcel 15807, sections as follows: 1) 9-301(1) -25'11 "variance to lot depth. 2) 9-602(5) -15' variance to side yard at a corner, Ms. Alsobrook declared the public hearing open. Staff member, Paige Unger, makes note of input forms submitted as follows: Charles and Nancy Burton of 415 NE 32" St, in favor. Lydia Caudle of 620 SE 17th St, in opposition. Cathy Goodrum of 233 CR 34954, stated that this property does not have any drainage issues and does not have to mow that frequently because the grass does not grow fast. No one else spoke in favor or opposition of the request. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Larry Walker, seconded by William Sanders to approve both variances to the Area Regulations to allow a 74'l " lot depth versus the required 100' lot depth and a 10' side yard on a corner verses the required 25' side yard setback on a corner based on the following staff recommended condition and findings. Motion carried 4-1 with RuthAnn Alsobrook as the dissenting vote. STAFF RECOMMENDED CONDITION AND FINDINGS 1. There shall be no driveway permitted or any vehicle parking allowed onto or along Brame St. within the reduced minimum 10' setback area for lot 2. The approval is based upon the following staff recommended findings of fact: