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2. 4. 5. 6. 7. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The property does contain a unique characteristic as it is located between two roadways. The south side of the property is Lakeview Terrace, where access is available to the property. The north side of the property is the back side of the house, and is abutting County Road 6. The Code designates any portion of the property abutting a thoroughfare to be considered frontage, thus creating a parcel with tw’o front yard setback areas. Back yard eind side yard setback areas allow for a fence to be constructed to 6 feet. The applicant has stated the location of the property, between the two streets, has lur 'Cci his ability to construct a fence that would provide safety for his children and family pet firom County Road 6. 3. The veuiance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for increasing the fence height by 6 inches will not have any altering effect on the neighborhood. 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. Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Solar access is not a consideration. 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. Fences are permitted within encroachm:nt areas in this zoning district. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Not applicable. »2378 William Z Mernik 1840 Lakeview Terrace Variance 6/15/98 Paged i