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STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP 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 property in question can continue to be used as a residence, however, the applicants have indicated that they wish to replace the deck and have a screened porch area. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The residence was constructed before the bluff setback regulation was adopted. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for bluff setback will not impact views of the lake. The deck will replace a previous deck in the same location. The lakeside elevation plan shows the proposed location of footings in the required bluff setback area. 4. 5. 6. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property e.xists under the terms of this chapter. Economic factors are not a consideration with this application. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. This residence was constructed on top of the bluff prior to the current regulations. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. 7. Lakeshore lots that have bluffs are subject to bluff setback requirements. The granting of the application is necessary' for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. U2325 Lake Country Builders for John and Cindy Olson 950 North Arm Drive April 20. 1998 page--3