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2. The unusual circumstances do not exist throughout the neighborhood: Only the Scenic <br />Heights houses adjacent to South Boulder Road suffer these constraints —the eight <br />houses on the corners of Sunset, Longs Peak, Jefferson, and Circle. <br />3. Because of the physical circumstances or conditions the property cannot reasonably be <br />developed in conformity with the provisions of this title: There simply isn't enough <br />space on the narrow lot to place the garage and its approach 30 feet from South <br />Boulder Road. <br />4. Such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the applicant: The home was built <br />in this location in 1969, long before we purchased it in 2012. It is possible that South <br />Boulder Road was narrower at that time. <br />5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood..., nor <br />substantially or permanently impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent <br />property: Along that stretch of South Boulder Road there already exist sheds, garages, <br />and paved or graveled parking spots much closer than 30 feet to the road. Like the <br />garage approved and built in 2017 at 1612 Longs Peak Drive, this garage would be <br />behind a 6-foot privacy fence. The project will not affect vehicle or pedestrian traffic on <br />South Boulder Road. The property directly to the east on Circle Drive, behind our <br />property, will not be affected, as there will be approximately 24 feet between the <br />garage and the 6-foot privacy fence separating the properties. <br />6. The variance, if granted, is the minimum variance that will afford relief and is the least <br />modification possible: The 4-foot setback requested from the fence line is what is <br />necessary to create a straight approach to the garage opening. <br />