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STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP The applicants have stated that relocation behind the 75' setback would require major floodplain alteration and excavation. The applicants believe that squaring off the existing cabin will result in minimal excavation and alteration of the floodplain. 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 existing structure was used as a cabin. It can continue to be used as a cabin. The applicant should provide testimony as to the inadequacy of the structure for year round inhabitation. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The zoning lot does not meet lot area, lot width or side yard setback requirements. The structure does not meet the 0-75* shoreline setback. Any additions in building footprint will add structure in the required 0-75' setback. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for lot area, lot width, side yard, and hardcover will change the character of the lot. However, each zoning lot may have a 1,500 sq. ft. building footprint. 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. U2248 Da\fid and Jodi Rahn i38SFestPt.Rd. 6/16/97 Page 3 1