The planning commission may approve and/or modify any variance application in whole or in part, with or without conditions, only if the applicant can demonstrate to the planning commission that the circumstances of the particular case can justify making all of the following findings:
(1) That there are special circumstances applicable to the property including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which do not generally apply to other property in the same district;
(2) That the granting of the minor variance does 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.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).