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8 9. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The property is in character with the locality. It is a 14.7 acre lot located in the RR-IB district requiring a minimum lot size of two acres. The site would he completely enclosed with a privacy fence and is a black colored chain link style fence. The actual fence, because it is chain link, is transparent and would not have the appearance of a "walled" property. Most ofthe fence will not be visible due to the extensive "dense " vegetation surrounding the property. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of this chapter. Economic factors are not a consideration with this application. Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Solar access is not a consideration. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance for any use that is not permitted under this Chapter for the property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. The use of the property would remain residential which is a permitted use in the zoning district. The construction of the fence does not alter the u.se of the property. The Board or Council may pemiit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. The applicant will not be changing the dwelling status of the property. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. The lot is a corner property with acres. The fence would not be closer than 12'to the west property line and not clo.ser than 6' to the south property line. The last ±500feet and along the south property line and in the northwest corner of the property would not be screened with the dense vegetation. The fence would provide security to the propertyfor the owner of the property. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Only a limited number of lots in the RR-IB district are of a size (14.7 acres) and dimension (double frontage on nvo public roads) as the subject property. Trees have been planted dense enough to provide adequate screening for the fence. #01-2726 Erotas Building CoqKiriUoa 450 Orono Orchard Road 9i\im Page 3 of 5 1 I