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3. The variances, if granted, may alter the essential character of the locality. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1 he variances for oversize accessory structure, side setback and bluff setback may alter the character of the neighborhood. Granting such variances could have a negative visual and environmental impact. The variances for locating an accessory structure in front of the principal structure, rear setback abutting a street and a conditional use permit for locating an accessory structure on a through lot will not change the character of the area. 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. Accessory structures are allowed in this zoning district provided they do not exceed 1,000 ‘ f Decks arc* permitted in this zoning district. The special conditions applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Several residences in the area are located below the bluff on lots directly abutting the lake, not making them through lots. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. The lot is unique because it functions as a lakeshore lot. However, due to the location of the platted Elmwood Avenue which separates the lakefront lot from the building site it is considered a through lot. Additional variances and a conditional use permit are necessary because of its through lot classification. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a subs’i utial property right of the applicant. The enjoyment of the property would not be diminished if the oversize accessory structure and decks are not constructed. H2512 Claus Weiler/Renee Meerkins 1135 North Arm Drive yariances and Conditional Use Permit 1/20/98 Page A i