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r I STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP The applicant's statement of hardship is attached (Attachment A). The applicant should be asked fo^their testimony regarding the need to locate the addition outside of the allowable building 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 could be put to a reasonable use in its current state. The applicant wishes to move items for day to day living, such as a full bathroom and washer and dryer to the proposed addition to facilitate one level living which would be difficult to accomplish without the granting of the variance. 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The existing residence does not meet the rear yard setback requirement. The residence was constructed prior to current zoning district yard setback requirements. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for rear 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 under 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 direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Solar access is not a consideration. 6. 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. U23U Loren Frits 3845 North Shore Drive yariance November /7. 1997 Page 3