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STATEMENT OF HARDSHIPquiring the roofline to be alteredThe applicant has informed staff that the insurance company is re or face cancellation of their policy.A residence has been at this location for more than 37 years. 2. rriteria for Detfrnining Undue Hardship 1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. The aonlican' has indicated to staff that the temporary solution to the leaking roof is in • S d« ^ reavy rains. The damage will continue if the roofline ts not altered. Eventually, the u sidence would become uninhabitable. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The landowner ’s situation is due to the roofline and the effect of melting snow and rain pooling in the roof valley and causing damage. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the loeality. The variance for altering a non-conforming stntcmre will not change the character of the area. Economic considerations alone she!' not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of this chapter. Economic factors are a consideration with this appiication to the extent that the applicant's insurer is requiring a change to keep the policy in effect. Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Solar access is not a consideration. 3. 4. 5. #2256 James P. and Mary H. Rivers 1442 Shoreline Drive Variance 6/21/97 Page 3