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Zoning Variance Request Creel E. Kerss ECEIIVE 111 PEAR 17 2008 -1/ Criteria PLANNING 1. That there are unique physical characteristics or conditions such as irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of let, or exception topographical or other physical conditions peculiar to the affected property. The current lot size at 105 Roosevelt (100'w X 150'deep — 15,000 sq. ft.) is too large to fit the intent of the Old Town overlay Zoning District (OTO). Existing lot size would allow a large home of 5300 +,21+ basement, less garages, which would be out of character with the neighborhood and the OTO. By Re-platting this lot to 2 smaller lots, 58' x 150' deep (with existing residence) and a second of 42' x 150', it would allow construction of 2 more modest size homes, more in keeping with the neighborhood. 2. That the unusual circumstances or conditions do not exist throughout the neighborhood or district in which the property is located To build to the full capacity of this oversized lot would require a large home which would be out of character with the neighborhood and OTO. 3. That because of such physical circumstances or conditions, the property cannot be reasonable developed in conformity with the provisions of this title (Louisville Zoning Code): The current new residence size in the OTO is usually less than 3000 sq. ft. This cannot be done on the current oversized lot to utilize the lots full capacity. The lots created would still be of ample size—6300 sq. ft. and 8700 sq. ft. and be more in keeping with the OTO. 4. That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the applicant: The hardship is created by the large size of the lot. The waste of natural resources to maintain this parcel creates a hardship. By re-platting the lot to more normal sizes, with 2 modest homes and smaller yards is a better use of the property.