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Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship <br />1. <br />2. <br />The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions <br />allowed by the official controls. <br />The property can continue to be used in its current state. While there are several farm <br />structures on the property, there is currently no garage. <br />The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br />by the landowner. <br />The existing residence was constructed prior to the current requirements of the zoning <br />district. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality <br />4. <br />5. <br />The variance for front setback will not change the character of the area. <br />Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable <br />use for the property exists under die terms of this chapter. <br />Economic factors are not a consideration with this application. <br />Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight <br />for 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 <br />for any use that is not permitted under this Chapter for the property in the zone where <br />the affected person's land is located. <br />A single family home with an attached garage is permitted in this zoning district. <br />92304 Deborah Sholl <br />4too Watertown Road <br />Variance <br />October 20, 1997 <br />Page 3