(1) The Board, upon application, shall have the power to authorize variances from the requirements of this chapter and to attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter. A variance may be granted if all of the following findings are made where relevant in a given case:

(a) That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions, including irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of lot size or shape, or exceptional topographical or other physical conditions peculiar to the particular property, and that the unnecessary hardship is due to such conditions and not the circumstances or conditions generally created by the provisions of this chapter in the neighborhood or district in which the property is located.
(b) That, because of such physical circumstances or conditions, there is no possibility that the property can be developed in strict conformity with the provisions of this chapter and that the authorization of a variance is therefore necessary to enable the reasonable use of the property.
(c) That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the appellant.
(d) That the variance, if authorized, will represent the minimum variance necessary to afford relief and will represent the least modification possible of the regulation in issue.
(e) That the variance, if authorized, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the property is located, nor substantially or permanently impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent property, nor be detrimental to the public interest.
 

(2) In determining whether the allowance of a variance is contrary to the public interest, the Board shall consider whether the application, if granted, will:

(a) Adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare due to changes in traffic conditions drainage, air quality, noise levels, natural features of the land, neighborhood property values and neighborhood aesthetic characteristics.
(b) Conflict with the Lower Merion Township Comprehensive Plan.
(c) Provide the required parking required under Article VIII: Parking Standards, of this chapter.
(d) Adversely affect the logical, efficient and economical extension or provision of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, refuse collection, police and fire protection and public schools.
(e) Otherwise adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare.