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3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality, 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The variance would not change the character of the locality. The buildings would remain on the property, in the case of the existing house would be smaller and used only as accessory to the new house that would be constructed on the lot. 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 alone a hardship. 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 Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporaiy use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. The applicant will not be changing the itwelling 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 has an existing house, detached garage and boathouse. A variance is required to permit the 16' X 23.8' boathouse to remain on the property. The existing house is not proposed to be removed, but would rather be converted into an accessory building to the new house. The existing house would be resized to meet a 10' setback from the street. The boathouse has been located on the property for many years. The property owner has staled the building has historic value and adds character to the property. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. The building and boathouse are preexisting structures on the property. If the boathouse was destroyed or removed a separate variance review would be required. Other lots do contain existing boathouses, but lots without a structure within 75' of the lake shore would not be permitted to construct a boathouse under existing standards. «0l-2728 Willtam and Laura Stoddard 4365 North Shore Drive 10/I5'0I Page 4 of6 f. ‘ I i'I i: