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Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the ofTicial controls. The residence located on the lot was constructed prior to the current zoning regulations resulting in the house being located into the front yard setback. The applicants have stated the existing stairs and porch are in need of replacement. Tlie lot topography requires steps to access the front door. The porch and roof structure would be minitnal in size and would not encroach closer to the front lot line than the house which it would serve. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The property was platted and developed prior to the zoning standards. The house is located the same distance from the front lot line us the proposed addition. The house is located atop a steep hill requiring steps and a porch to access the front door. Adding a roof to the steps has become necessary due to the weather conditions. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance would not change the locality, as the property would be used as a single family residential lot. 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. 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. The use of the property would remain residential, which is consistent with the zoning. The special conditions applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. i^242} Cara Cehnng and Tom Terry 240 Leaf Street Tariance ! 0/19/93 Page}