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r STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP 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. It would be possible for the owners to obtain reasonable use of their house and property in its current state. The proposed additions would allow them to derive greater enjoyment from their property. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The zoning lot is significantly smaller than the minimum lot area requirement for the zoning district. The building pad is less than 50' in lot depth. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for side yard and rear yard will not change the character of the area. The side yard variance request is less than 2 feet while the rear yard variance is approximately 4 fr't. 4. 5. 6. 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. Both the proposed porch and garage stall are permitted uses in this zoning district. ^2266 Ronald and Robin Hohrman 190 Cygnet Place 6/21/97 Page 3