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i Commission approved Major Subdivision application PA-0600432 to merge the eleven (11) residential lots and resubdivide to create a single lot for twenty-three (23) condominium units. Each condominium unit consisted of a single family residence. Thirteen (13) of the twenty-three (23) condominium units have been built as of February 9, 2010. In order to approve the Variance, the Planning Commission is required to make three findings in i the affirmative. (Development Title Section 9-827.5) P I FINDINGS FOR VARIANCE Finding One: Special Circumstances Because of the special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of the regulation deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. Applicant's Statement: a. "The property is burdened with a substantial hardship as a result of the existing and continuing economic climate and banking crisis which precludes financing for a condominium project.' b. "All of the required infrastructure and improvements are paid for and have been installed and completed." c. "The existing thirteen (13) units that have been built cannot be sold due to the unavailability of financing for condominiums. The remaining ten (90) units will remain unbuilt without the requested variance to a single family residential map for all twenty- three (23) units." This finding cannot be made because the documentation submitted by the applicant does not identify any special circumstances specific to this property relative to its size, shape, topography, location, or surrounding that would support the Variance. The parcel is relatively flat residential land of sufficient size and shape to enjoy the same privileges as other properties in the vicinity. This parcel does not have a unique shape. The unavailability of financing for condominiums is not a qualifying special circumstance. Finding Two: No Special Privileges The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the property is situated. ` Applicant's Statement: "The granting of the Variance will not confer a special privilege as all of the other properties in the area are already single family detached housing units and financed or otherwise built out. This finding cannot be made because granting this Variance will constitute a grant of special privileges. The property is zoned R-M (Medium Density Residential). The minimum lot size is 2