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Attachment B Alternative findings & Supplemental Information Submitted by the Applicant PROPOSED FINDINGS As required by Dev. Tit. §9-827.5 the following findings can be made in support of Mr. Van Dyk's application PA -1900247 1. 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. • The variance would allow Mr. Van Dyk to continue residing on and farming the property witbout the burden of maintaining a second residence on the property. The intent and purpose of this variance request are in accord with County policies promoting continued family farming. • The property has already been developed with the residential uses. Mr. Van Dyk simply seeks the right to sell a portion of the developed property to alleviate his burden as landlord. Now that his parents have passed. • Although zoned AG-40, the area in the vicinity of the project site is populated with sub-40-acre parcels. For example, within a 2-mile radius there are± 88 parcels less than 5 acres in size. There are an additional± 32 parcels ranging in size from >5 to 10 acres in size. There are± 77 parcels ranging in size from >10 to 20 acres. Finally, there exist+ 71 parcels from >20 to <40 acres in size. In that same area, there exist only± 58 parcels that meet or exceed the 40-acre zoning size.