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STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. The existing residence can continue to be used for residential purposes. The applicant has indicated that the existing two car garage is used for storage and one vehicle. The existing garage is located outside of the building pad for the zoning lot. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The zoning lot has steep topography in the street yard. The plight of the landowner is created by topography, the location of the existing garage and the desire for more storage. 3, The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance to add more storage to a non-conforming garage will add more structure in the street yard. 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. Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Solar access is not a consideration. 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. Accessory structures arc allowed in the LR-IC zoning district. The existing garage is non- conforming. The zoning code allows non-conforming structures to be maintained. The applicant is requesting to increase the second story of the garage by increasing the floor area from 15 ’ 6" x 19' 4" (299.15 sq. ft.) to approximately 20' x 22' (389.71 sq. ft.) by adding 5' 9" X 16'(90.56 sq. ft.). U2254 Curtis and Barbara Palmer 2710 Casco Point Road 6/21/97 Page 4 ■I