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Resolution No. PC-2004-48 Page Three dimensions and/or lot area. Therefore, this finding for the setback variances can be made. Slooing Plane Variance. As stated above, if the applicant's lot met the minimum RM-4,000 district standard of70 feet, the sloping plane setback variance would not be needed. Additionally, sloping plane variances have previously been granted to properties in the Downtown area with the same zoning designation and the same lot dimensions. Therefore, this finding for the sloping plane variance can be made. Building Height Variance. The Downtown location is unique and the structure's design and steeply pitched roof would complement the existing house and would be in keeping with the character of the Downtown. Most of the properties are substandard in lot width, depth, and/or are and was the primary reason the height variances were granted. Although there is not a direct relationship between lot area/lot width and building height, property owners tend to "build up" to achieve additional floor area when space on the ground is limited. Since the subject lot is also constrained in lot width and area, it would not be granting the applicants a special privilege to allow the retention of the existing 25-foot tall building. In addition, approving a height variance in the Downtown to match the design and roof pitch of the existing house would be consistent with the previously granted variances in the Downtown area. Therefore, allowing the variance would not be precedent-setting, and this finding for the building height variance can be made. 3. Granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. Setback Variances. As noted above, substandard lots and buildings are not uncommon in the Downtown area. The City's main concern with non-conforming setbacks is that the building code requirements are met. In this case, it is possible to bring the structure up to Code, thus alleviating public health and safety concerns. Therefore, this finding for the setback variances can be made. Slooing Plane Variance. The sloping plane setback is designed to allow for open space for light, air, and views between two adjacent properties, to reduce the bulk of the structure, and to provide adequate separation of structures for privacy. The existing two-story accessory building is located in the rear yard, approximately ten feet behind the rear wall of the neighbor's house at 4420 First Street. In addition, the existing accessory building is approximately 25 feet form the adjoining property to the south. Thus, given the distance between the subject Ifl .