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r 7. 8. 9. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Not applicable. The special conditions applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Most lots in this area were platted prior to current zoning requirements and do not meet current lot area and lot width requirements. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Most lots of similar size in the area are developed. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The lot cannot be built on without lot area and lot width variances. 11. 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 nqt impair health, safety, comfort or morals. 12. 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 substandard lot was platted prior to current zoning requirements. Lot area and lot width variances are necessary for the zoning lot to be deemed buildable. Staff has demonstrated on Attachment F that hardcover requirements can be met. Issues 1. The lot area is .35 acre where .5 acre is required. The lot width is 61.5' at the 75' lakeshore setback and 34' at the OHW where 100' is required. The lot progressively widens to 146' at the 30' front setback. ^2309 Paul Larson having an interest in 3865 Shoreline Drive yariances 10/20/97 Page 4