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1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls; Due to the topography of the site, the only reasonable location for a garage and driveway is on the western extreme of the property. The amount of setback reduction requested could theoretically be reduced or eliminated by making the proposed garage much smaller, or by bringing in a vef'j large amount of fill material. Neither of these options represents a practical strategy for acri.oving a reasonable use for this property. Supplemental iIlformation for Variance reauest #1 (Building setback) Review of Seven Hardship Criteria 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; The conditions being addressed are due to the lot's topography, the configuration of the adjacent properties, and the presence of two street frontages. 3. The deviation ji-om the Ordinance with any attached conditions will still be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance; The proposed iocation of the attached garage is in keeping with the intent that set-backs be detennined in consideration of existing structures' setbacks and other relevant site-specific conditions. 4. The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the zone; The variance is not creating or facilitating any new land use. 5. The variance willlJot alter the essential character of the City; The variance will not alter the character of the area; rather~ it allovvs coordination of t..1J.e new construction to the existing conditions with regard to building setbacks. 6. The variance is not for eCDnomic reasons alone; The variance is not for economic reasons alone. Although importing vast quantities offill (to satisfY a 40- fi setback requirement) would indeed be quite expensi-'e, the proposed configuration (which requires a variance) would result in a much more practical configuration, consistent with adjacent land uses. 7. The proposed use is permitted within the zone. There is no prohibition applicable to the proposed garage use.