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done. Council discussed the necessity of making all of the findings if this variance were to be allowed. Siegel noted that something unique about the house must be found and commented on the old fashioned design of the house. van Tamelen expressed her concerns about the visual impact of the proposed project on the neighbors and stated that the project was not in conformance with the Town's ordinances. Tryon commented that while there was no proposed increase in maximum development area, she was concerned about setting a precedent. She noted her concerns about the .,taff-reper-t-whic1+4neltideellocation but not structure and stated that if the first finding for a variance included structure, she believed this lot would have exceptional circumstances. The City Attorney responded that the first finding does include structure; the building was an outgrowth of the property. Casey believed that the findings for the variance could be made and the approval of this variance would not be precedent setting. The existing structure was unsightly, unsafe and not in conformance with the Town's goals. Johnson commented that while he believed the proposed project improved the lot, he could not make the first finding. He did not believe there was anything different between this lot and many others in the Town and he believed approval of this variance would be precedent setting.*variance finding clause which referred to (ANL CID BY COUNCIL 1/17/90) tit MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Seigel and passed by the following roll call vote to grant the appeal and to approve a variance for the Lands of Ashman, 13645 Paseo del Roble Court, for an increase of 771 square feet in floor area, based on making the findings for a variance stated in Section 10-1.1107(2) of the Code, specifically determining for finding one that the location of the existing structure causes the necessity for additional floor area in order to upgrade to modern standards and the design and construction of the existing house makes it difficult to utilize the existing floor area, and to request the Site Development Committee to particularly address the issues of color, screening, obtrusiveness and visual impact, among others, when reviewing this project. AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Seigel and Tryon NOES: Councilmembers Johnson and van Tamelen Johnson applauded the Ashman's project but stated he just could not make the variance findings and believed it was a precedent setting decision. van Tamelen also stated that she too could not vote for this project and believed it was setting a precedent. January 3, 1990 5