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The building pad for the lot is limited by the lot v,idth south of the pond and the required side yard setbacks which reduces the building pad to approximately 92 feet in width where a lot with 200 feet width and 60 ft. in side yards would have a building pad 140 ft. wide. The property is further limited by the location of a well in the yard. The Building Code requires that no construction be within 3' of the well. The propert>' does not have drive^\'ay access off of Femdale Road West. The property is reached by driving across the adjacent property to the east. Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. The propert}' in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. The propertj’ can continue to be used as a residence. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The plight of the landowner is created by the relationship of the existing residence to the side lot lines and shoreline, the location of a well on the property, the existing height of the structure and no basement. The architect has concluded that the best plan to accommodate an exercise room is to go under an existing deck. 3. The variance, if granted, w ill not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance will not alter change the character of the neighborhood. Both residences on either side of the subject property are approximately 12' to 15' from the property line, The proposed exercise room will be under an existing deck. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of this chapter. Economic considerations are not a factor with this application. Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Solar access is not an issue. 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 wh^. U224I. Kyle Hunt 1185 IVest Ferndale Road Variances 5/19/97 page-3