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2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landovvTier. The property does contain a umque characteristic as it is located bertveen two roadways. The south side of the property is Lakeview Terrace, where access is available to the property, llie north side of the property is the back side of the house, and is abutting Coun.y K->ad 6. The Code designates any portion of the property abutting a thoroughiare to be considered frontage, thus creating a parcel with two front yard setback are-is. Back yard and side yard setback areas allow for a fence to be constructed to 6 feet. The applicant has stated the location of the property, between the two streets, has limited his ability to construct a fence that would provide safety for his children and family pet from County Road 6. 3. 4. 6. 7. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance for increasing the fence height by 6 inches will not have any altering effect on the neighborhood. 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 or any use that is not permitted under this Chapter for the property in the zone where the atiected person's land is located. Fences are permitted within encroachment areas in this zoning district. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Not applicable. U2378 William Z. Afernik 1840 Lakeview Terrace f ’ariance 6/I5/9S Pages