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2) The granting of the Variance would constitute a grant special privilege with respect to properties in the same neighborhood and zone. A Variance would increase housing density on a lot which meets the requirements for a single family residence, but not for a duplex. Variances for both size and width have not been allowed in this residential district. There are other properties in the neighborhood with two units on lots with the same size and width as that at 3017 Hoover Street. However, these duplex units were built prior to August 21, 1977 when the minimum lot size requirement for duplexes was increased from 6,000 square feet to 7,500 square feet, and the minimum lot width requirement was increased from 50 feet to 60 feet. 3) The granting of the Variance would be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. The intent of the Zoning Ordinance is to prohibit an increase in density leading to increased traffic and increased water and sewer use unless the lot is sufficiently large enough to accommodate a second dwelling unit." Carried by unanimous roll call vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90 -143 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 2. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator which denied a variance under Sections 6.6 and 6.7, Ordinance No. 1130, to allow a duplex on a substandard size lot substandard lot width required), - Mr. and Mrs. Peter Musso, appellants. (203 -10). Affidavits of Publication & mailing are on file in the City Clerk Department. Location - 34 Central Avenue; being Lot 9; Roussel Subdivision; APN 059 - 994 -030; "R -2" (Residential Duplex) District. Report: Planning Director, 9/24/90 Planning Director Patterson presented the staff report. Mayor La Berge declared the Public Hearing open at 8:16 p.m. and invited anyone who wished to speak to please do so. Steve Simpson, designer, 703 Woodside Road, representing Mr. and Mrs. Musso advised Council the question to be considered is use of the property from single family to a duplex; the special circumstances include the four duplexes on the same block including the one adjacent to the property, the commercial building on the other side of the property and the proximity to Woodside Road; the property is highly impacted by commercial surroundings and the Mussos have no control over use of those properties; no special privilege would be granted as there are three other non - conforming duplexes on the block; the easement should be treated as open space since nothing can be built on it; the proposal would be consistent with the General Plan as area is zoned R -2; additional unit would not overload the sewer system as suggested; and neighbors support the proposal; and the second unit would be used for family members. Mr. Simpson showed pictures of site and neighborhood and submitted a petition from 23 neighbors in support of the project. MINUTE BOOK NO. 50 Page No. 076 Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 24, 1990 Page 3