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8. Decks are allowed. 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. The special conditions that apply are the existing amount of hardcover and the condition of the deck. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Other residences in the area have decks. The variance is due to the owner’s need to replace the unsafe deck and the city’s policy regarding decks over non-structural hardcover. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The applicant has an interest in reconstructing the deck for safety reasons. ; 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 not 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 variance is required to replace the deck. Issues 1. The deck is existing in an unsafe condition. 2. The amount of hardcover will not be increased. H2236 Jim and Roxanne Stasik 1270 Wildhurst Trail Variance 5/19/97 page—4