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6. 7. 8. 9. The special conditions applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. The property was platted well before the current zoning regulations, resulting in the property not conforming w ith standards. The size of the lot does not allow the applicant to build a garage that could conform to zoning district standards. The applicant does not have the option to purchase adjacent land to increase the size of the lot. The only adjacent lot is used as a residence. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The applicants purchased the lot in 1996 assuming they could build a garage. They have indicated in their letter of hardship they would like to have indoor storage for vehicles, especially in the winter. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrar>’ to the intent of the Zoning Code. The granting of the variances will not constitute a public hazard. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. The applicant has proposed to construct a garage that would not be inconsistent with the development in the neighborhood. The size of the *ot does not allow the applicants to place the garage in another location on the lot. Issues 1. The existing residence and deck encroach into to required setbacks. 2. The lot is undersized for the zoning district. 3. The lot is a comer lot located at Dickenson Street and Hanlon Avenue. 4. The street setback from the north side of the lot is 50', which is equal to the existing lot width. ^2413 Paul and Megan Bennett 500 Hanlon Avenue Variances 9/22/9S Page 5