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r STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP The applicant has stated on the application that their hardship for requesting a side yard variance is the location of the existing residence on the property. The chimney is 1.7' from the west property line. The lot narrows from the street to the lakeshore, varying from 65.12' at the street to 49.15' at the lakeshore. Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship 1.The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. The house can continue to be used without the addition. The proposed addition includes a master bedroom/bath and two additional bedrooms. The existing house has a 1,208.95 sq. ft. footprint. 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The need for a side yard variance is created by the location of the existing structure and the landowner's desire to build an additional floor using the existing foundation and walls. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for a side yard variance will change the bulk of the house by adding a second floor. The height of the building needs to be 30' or less from the street side elevation. Because the topography lopes down towards the lakeshore, the height will be more dramatic from the side yards and lakeshore yard than the street yard. 4.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. 5.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. Residential uses are allowed in this zoning district. §2346 Mark and Pamela Palm 1447 Park Drive March 16, 1998 page-4 i