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7. 8. 9. 10. 11. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Not applicable. The special conditions applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. The need for a variance is created by the location of the existing garage on the zoning lot and the applicant's desire for more storage within the garage. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. There are garages on Casco Point that are located in the street yard. The location ol the existing garage is due to the steep topography. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjo>Tnent of a substantial property right of the applicant. The applicant has indicate that he needs more storage and he wants to be able to park two vehicles inside the garage. The applicant could provide storage elsewhere on the zoning lot. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. The variance will not impair health, safety, comfort or morals. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. The variance is a convenience to the applicant. The applicant could add more storage space in another location ori the zoning lot. Issues 1. The lot does not conform to lot area requirements or street yard requirements. 2. There is steep topography in the street yard. (See Exhibit F) The grade at the driveway is 10' below the residence. The back yard slopes approximately 6'-8* from the side lot lines. U2254 Curtis and Barbara Palmer 2710 Casco Point Road 6/21/97 Pages