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4.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. Residences are allowed in this zoning district. All new residences are to be located at least 30' from the top of the bluff. 5.The special conditions applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. '\djacent properties are also located along the bluff line. From the topographical map it appears that this lot is most restricted by the bluff line and the location of the residence in relation to the roadway. 6.The greinting of the application is neces; ary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The applicants have provided a letter indicating what their hardship is regarding their property. They will need to provide testimony regarding why the screen porch is needed to preserve and enjoy their interest in the property. A variance to allow the existing deck to be replaced meets this requirement as it is existing. 7.The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. No replacement or additions can be constructed without a bluff variance. Issues 1. 2. This lot meets the setback requirements for street yard, side yard and lakeshore setback. The topographical map and survey indicate that the existing residence is located over the top of the bluff. 3. 4. The applicant is proposing replacement of an existing deck that is in poor condition. The proposed screen porch is 18' x 22' and would be constructed on pylons. Minimal # 2325 John and Cindy Olson 950 North Arm Drive Bluff Variance 1/20/98 page—4