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Resolution No. PC-2004-48 Page Two 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. Ifthe 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 made the subject lot difficult for the owners to follow the restrictions ofthe 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. Sloping Plane Variance. As stated above, if the applicants' lot width met the minimum RM-4,000 district standard of70 feet, the sloping plan setback variance would not be needed. Additionally, sloping plane setback variances were granted to 4319 Second Street and 4377 Second Street, both of which have the same lot dimensions as the subject lot. Therefore, this finding for the sloping plane setback variance can be made. Height Variance. Generally, the architectural style ofthe existing detached two-story structure matches and complements the design of the existing residence on the site. In the past, variances were granted for both one-story and two-story detached structures in the Downtown area so that the roof pitch of the structure could match that of the main residence. In these cases, the Downtown neighbor was found to be unique and the detached structure's roof would match that of the main structure and be in keeping with the character of the area. The height variance for the existing 25- foot high structure is the result of matching the historic design and roof pitch ofthe applicants' home. The strict application of the height requirement would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the same neighborhood and zoning district, and, therefore, this finding for the height variance can be made. 2. Granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation on other properties classified in the same zoning district. In order for this finding to be made, there must exist a relationship between the unique characteristic of the lot and the requested variances. Setback variance. The property's Downtown location is unique. As mentioned above, several variances have been granted in the Downtown area for detached accessory structures located closer to the side and rear property lines than what are required by the zoning district. In these cases, the lots were substandard in lot ... .