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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. The existing residence and deck were built prior to current zoning regulatiom. Any proposed improvements may require variances for structural coverage and hardcover. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The lot was platted prior to current zoning requirements. The house and deck were also constructed before the current zoning requirements. This results in a lot that exceeds the allowable hardcover limits. 3. The variance, if granted, may alter the essential character of »he locality. The variances for structural coverage, hardcover in the O' to 75' lake shore setback, lake shore setback and average lake shore setback may change the character of the area. 4. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance for any use that is not peimitted under this Chapter for the property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. A deck is allowed in this zoning district. 5. The special conditions applying to the structure of land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. While the existing residence is closer to the lake than several residences in the neighborhood, many other lots in the neighborhood also have hardcover excesses. 6. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Many lots in the area are already fully developed. Lawrence Molsather/Linda Sallee 3285 Carman Road Variances March 16. 1998 Page A