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r The zoning lot conforms to lot width and side yard requirements. The existing residence encroaches into the front and rear yards. The lot does not meet the minimum lot size. STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP The applicant has indicated that the lot is an odd shape with very little buildable area. The existing structure encroaches into both the front and rear yards. The hardship is the shape of the buildable area. 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 structure can continue to be used as a residence. 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The landowner is limited by topography, an unusual shaped buildable area, septic sites, and utilities. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for rear yard setback will not change the character of the area. 4.Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists imder the terms of this chapter. Economic factors are not a consideration with this application. 5.Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to dii :ct sunlight for solar energy systems. Solar access is not a consideration. 6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not perm ’* as a variance for any use that is not permitted under this Chapter for the property in the “ue where the affected person's land is located. The proposal to expand the porch and add a third stall are allowed residential uses, U2250 Maureen Bellows (Steve <1 Ellen Polonsky) 1900 Fox Ridge Road 6/16/97 Page!t t