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Granting of the variance requested conveys the same treatment to the individual owner as to the owner of other lands, buildings or structures in the same zoning district. Granting the variance will allow this property to be treated the same as other owners of property in the same zoning district. In the Owner's community many of the single-family homes have a larger driveway than the Owner and these homes are legally non -conforming with regard to the amount of landscape and green area. Granting the variance would thus place this property in the same position as other property owners in this community. The variance, if granted, is the minimum variance that makes possible the reasonable use oj'the land, building or structure. The variance requested in the minimum variance necessary. The Owner has ensured that the front sides of the property meet the five foot (5) landscape width between the property boundary and the beginning of the driveway. In addition, the Owner has a landscape buffer around the property lines in the rear of the house. As a result thereof the Owner has attempted to place landscaping on the property. The grant of the variance is in harmony with the general intent andpurpose of these LDRs, is not injurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to the public safety and welfare and will not substantially diminish or impair property values within the vicinity. The grant of the variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the LDRs. The granting of the variance will allow visitors to the home to park their vehicles without blocking traffic on 381 Court and without interfering with neighbors driveways. In addition to the above, if the variance is granted the Owner will still need to obtain a building permit for the driveway expansion. The permitting process will ensure that all stormwater is handled appropriately, thereby showing compliance with the general purpose and intent of the Code. 108