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1. That there are unique physical circumstances or condi- <br />tions such as irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of <br />lot, or exceptional topographical or other physical <br />conditions peculiar to the affected property. The staff <br />finds that this criterion is met. The existing non <br />conforming lot of record is only 50 feet wide compared to <br />the 70 feet minimum lot width required in the R-L zone <br />district. It is a corner lot which requires a street <br />side yard setback of 25 feet in addition to a 7 foot side <br />yard setback, leaving only 18 feet of buildable width on <br />the property. The existing structure has established the <br />non conforming street side yard setback. <br />2. That the unusual circumstances or conditions do not exist <br />throughout the neighborhood or district in which the <br />property is located. The staff finds that this criterion <br />is not applicable. This neighborhood was developed prior <br />to the City's adoption of zoning and subdivision regula- <br />tions. There are many other lots and structures in the <br />immediate neighborhood which do not conform to the modern <br />development standards contained in the zoning ordinance. <br />Redevelopment of these properties often requires a <br />variance. <br />3. That because of such physical circumstances or condi- <br />tions, the property cannot reasonably be developed in <br />conformity with the provisions of Title 17 of the <br />Louisville Municipal Code. The staff finds that this <br />criterion is met. The 50' lot width would allow only an <br />18' wide structure if the required 7' side yard and 25 <br />street side yard setbacks were maintained. It would not <br />be practical to setback the second story addition in <br />compliance with the required street side yard setback. <br />4. That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by <br />the applicant. The staff finds that this criterion is <br />met. The lot configuration was created and the existing <br />house built prior to the City's adoption of zoning and <br />subdivision regulations. <br />5. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the <br />essential character of the neighborhood or district in <br />which the property is located, nor substantially or <br />permanently impair the appropriate use or development of <br />adjacent property. The staff finds that this criterion <br />is met. The proposed addition will not alter the <br />residential character of the neighborhood. The size of <br />the house after modification is not excessively large or <br />out of scale with the surrounding neighborhood. <br />2 <br />