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I ^ 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. 4. 7. The variance for lot width will not change the character of the area as many of the lots in the area are of a similar width. A restrictive covenant that will run with the land has been drafted by the City Attorney to assure the current residence does not become a guest apartment. 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. A single family residence is permitted in this zoning district. A guest apartment is not allowed on a lot of less than 2 acres. The special condition? applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Most lots in the area were platted prior to cunent zoning requirements and do not meet the lot width requirement. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. The lots in the area were platted at lot widths of 50' to 75* where 140' is currently required. Some of the residences in the area are located on lots that have been legally combined into one tax parcel. The subject lot represents 3.5 lots that were combined. Additional land is not available at this time to increase the lot width. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. A new residence could not be constructed upon the property without the granting of a variance for lot area. M2330 Robert Beuller 1331 Sorth Arm Drive Varicmce 1/20/98 Page 4