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2. The conditional grant of the requested variance permits utilization of the existing paved surface, with conditions thus allowing the reasonable use of the property for the proposed new commercial building on the property. 3. There are special or unique condition(s) of restricted area, shape, topography, or physical features that exist on the subject parcel of land, which are unique to this parcel of land (in this zoning district), and which cause unusual and practical difficulty or an unnecessary hardship if required parking lot improvements consistent with the ordinance provisions were required. 4. The hardship sought to be avoided is not the result of (a) The applicant's own actions (self- imposed or self-created). 5. The provisions of Off -Street Paving Surfacing and Maintenance Standards if applied, would deprive the applicant of reasonable rights to use the property that are commonly enjoyed by other properties in commercial areas required to comply with these same ordinance provisions. Motion was made by David Hamilton, seconded by Carlton Cooper to approve both variances to Section 30-102(3) of the Buffering Regulations to eliminate the required 6' landscaping buffer on the North and South side of the property based on the following board conditions and findings. Motion carried 5-0. CONDITIONS: 1. Existing asphalt in area that would have become landscaping buffer now has to be treated as all parking areas requiring it to be swept. 2. Existing asphalt in area that would have become landscaping buffer now has to be treated as all parking areas requiring it to be seal coated. 3. The above conditions be completed prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. 4. A green space containing grass, adjacent to the existing sidewalk, will be created and maintained by the applicant. BOARD RECOMMENDED FINDINGS 1. The request for variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and maintains the spirit and intent of the Off -Street Parking Requirements and landscaping provisions which serve to promote a higher quality of appearance and safety for all commercial re -development projects within the community. 2. The denial of the request to remove the landscaping provisions (greenspace) would prevent the reasonable use of the property for the new commercial building on the property. Especially in a manner that conforms to the landscaping ordinance, and still provides reasonable use of the