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FINDINGS FOR VARIANCE PA-2000191 LINDEN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT / LARRY WHITE - WEBER, GHIO & ASSOCIATES Finding 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 . • This finding can be made because the strict application of the regulation does deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity under the same zoning classification . The Linden County Water District parcel is 0 . 5 acres in size compared to other similarly zoned parcels in the vicinity which are much larger . The Linden County Water District operates pursuant to state regulations which may require upgrades to the facility without regard to parcel size . Currently, the water district needs to install on the site a 500 , 000 -gallon above- ground water tank and a 480 -square400t structure to house a new booster pump . To incorporate all the required equipment and structures on the 0 . 5-acre site , a front yard setback reduction is necessary. Findinq 2 : 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 . • This finding can be made because the granting of this Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges . The request is consistent with other properties in the vicinity with the P- F ( Public Facilities ) zoning . The placement of the proposed office takes advantage of the greater depth of the property provided by the angle of the street side (south ) property line . This allows the majority of the expansion to be within the minimum setback . The variance is necessary for just a small portion of the proposed expansion . Finding 3 : Use Authorized The Variance will not authorize a use or activity, which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the regulation governing the parcel of property . • This finding can be made because the Variance application does not authorize a use that is not otherwise expressly authorized by the General Plan or Development Title . If the Variance application is approved , the applicant must apply for the applicable building permits for any improvements . PA-2000191 — Findings 1