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The zoning lot confonns to lot width and side yard requirements. The existing residence encroaches <br />into the front and rear yards. The lot does not meet the minimum lot size. <br />STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP <br />The applicant has indicated that the lot is an odd shape with very little bniidablc area. The existing <br />structure encroaches into both the front and rear yards. The hardship is the shape of the buildable <br />area. <br />Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship <br />1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions <br />allowed by the official controls. <br />The structure can continue to be used as a residence. <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br />landowner. <br />The landowner is limited by topography, an unusual shaped buildable area, septic sites, and <br />utilities. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />The variance for rear yard setback will not change the character of the area. <br />4.Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for <br />the property exists under the terms of this chapter. <br />Economic factors are not a consideration with this application. <br />5.Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for <br />solar energy systems. <br />Solar access is not a consideration. <br />6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance for any <br />use that is not permitted under this Chapter for the property in the zone where the affected <br />person's land is located. <br />The proposal to expand the porch and add a third stall are allowed residential uses, <br />§2250 Maureen Bellows (Steve <S Ellen Polonsky) <br />1900 Fox Ridge Road <br />6/16/97 <br />Page 2 <br />1