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Subject Property Lot Area and Yards Lot Area Lot Width Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard 34,874 sq. ft. (.80 acres) 150 ft. (app.)40.26 ft.38.03 ft.170’ app. to garage The zoning lot does not conform to lot width and lot area or front yard requirements. The proposed antenna location is 55.26' from the north property line where 70’ is required. ikight The proposed height of the antenna tower is 65 ’, with 70’ the total height. The Code limits height for amateur radio towers to 65 ’. A 5’ variance in height is required. STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP See applicant's Statement of Hardship, Exhibit L. 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 is zoned residential and it can continue to be used as a residence. The iqjplicant indicates that he needs a 70’ tower to engage in amateur radio. 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The applicant’s property is pie-shaped with the rear yard narrower than the front yard. The yard slopes to the rear where there is a wetland. The requested height of the tower is based on the applicant’s proposed amateur radio use. 3. The variance, if granted, will alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for antenna setback and height will change the character of the area. A 70’ antenna will be visible from adjacent properties. »2246 Donald J. Currier, Jr. 60 Cygnet Place 6/16/97 Page! 1 I