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Resolution No. 04-066 Page Two WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on September 7, 2004, at which time the appellant, applicants, and any other member of the public were offered an opportunity to present evidence regarding this appeal; and WHEREAS, after further review of the materials presented, the City Council has determined that the proposed project, as conditioned, is appropriate for the site and is consistent with the zoning regulations for the zoning district of the property. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Makes the following findings for the variances: Because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the provisions of this chapter deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. Setback Variances. The RM-4,000 zoning district requires a minimum lot width of 70 feet, a minimum depth of 100 feet, and a minimum lot area of 8,000 square feet. At 50 feet wide, the lot does not meet the minimum lot width requirement. If the property met the minimum lot width of 70 feet or 20 feet wider than it actually is, the variances for the side yard setback and sloping roof plane would not have been necessary. The existing lot is also substandard in lot size. It is 5,000 square feet in lot area were the minimum required lot size area for the RM-4,000 district is 8,000 square feet. If the existing lot met the minimum required lot size, assuming that both the lot width and lot depth were increased, the required rear yard setback could have been met. The narrower lot width and smaller lot size have ~nade the subject lot difficult for the owners to follow the restrictions of the zoning regulations. In addition, the City has in recent years approved other variances for detached structures. The approved detached accessory structures were a mix of one- and two-story buildings with substandard lot dimensions and/or lot area. Therefore, this finding for the side and rear yard setback variances can be made.