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6. 7. 8. 9. 12. The special conditions applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. The subject property is similar in size to other properties in the area. The location of the house close to the property line is unique. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. All properties in this zoning district are subject to the side yard requirements. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The applicants will need to provide the Planning Commission with testimony regarding their ability to enjoy the current residence as constructed compared to their need for a second floor addition. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. The variance will not impair health, safety, comfort or morals. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. The applicants cannot add any more space to their current residence because of hardcover and structural coverage requirements. The applicants have two options to have a larger house on this site. The first is to seek a side yard variance to add another floor. The second option is to remove the existing structure and build another house with a footprint of 1,500 sq. ft. or less. Construction of a new residence on this lot would be restricted if the garage remmns because the garage is 939.9 sq. ft. and the allowed structural coverage is 2,532 sq. ft. Therefore, the footprint for a new residence would be only slightly bigger than the existing residence. #2346 Mark and Pamela Palm 1447 Park Drive March 16, 1998 page-5