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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. 2. 4. 5. 6. The property can continue to be used as a residence. The applicant wants to add more space to the house. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The need for variances is created by the lot size, lot width, amount of existing hardcover, topography, and location of the existing residence. The applicant has designed the addition, however, to further encroach on the average lakeshore setback and bluff 3.The variances, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for hardcover, bluffsetback and average lakeshore setback will not change the character of the area. The special conditions applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. The adjacent property is also subject to a bluff setback This residence is forward of the average lakeshore setback, however, it is due to the house to the west being located closer to the lake at 65'and the house to the east located at 130'. This residence is approximately 80'from the lake. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. All lakeshore lots are subject to average lakeshore setback and hardcover regulations. This residence is located between the top of the bluff and the bluff setback The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The applicant will need to explain why the need for the addition and decks to encroach into the average lakeshore setback and closer to the ravine. »2368 Kirk Otteson 710 North Arm Drive A fay 18. 1998 page---4 :9