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board members agreed that with the size of the lot being over 3~ acres, utilities being provided and run the proposed residential use that this should not have any adverse affect on the surrounding area. 3. That the strict application of the terms of the zoning ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property. In particular the board found that since there would not be any public utilities outside of those being run to this location and no actual drive that the need for full compliance with the Subdivision Control Ordinance would be inappropriate. It was also noted that this tract was a part of the family farm owned by one of the petitioner's father which limited the use of the ground for any other purpose. A motion was then made by Vern Kimmel to grant the variance, this was seconded by Don Barry and unanimously carried. The next item to come before the board was the petition of Frank and Mary Lowery at 439 Conduit Drive. The Lowerys were requesting a variance from the rear and side setbacks on a .06 acre tract and lot #20 of Marleywood Estates first section. The Lowerys were represented by Philip R. Smith who advised that the petitioners were out of state and had originally intended to do this last month but the petition was not filed in time. The registered letters were found to be in order and the attorney for the Lowerys advised that the newspaper notice would be provided and that publication had been met. The board's attorney advised that the case should proceed subject to this being presented before any final approval is granted. Phil Smith advised that the property in question was a corner lot with Conduit Drive running on the north side and dead ending into the right of way for state road 67. The .06 acre tra~t was on the back of the property and had been an Indiana Bell utility strip and building which was now abandoned and purchased by the petitioners. The proposed use was to expand this building -2-