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3. That the strict application of the terms of the zoning ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property due to the grade of the property and the location of the septic system. The chair entertained a motion and Tilford Bailey moved that the findings of fact as stated be approved and the variance be granted. This was seconded by Don Barry and unanimously carried. The next item to come before the Board was the First Christian Church variance request from development standards regarding the front yard set-back from sixty (60) feet to fifty-five and one-half (55½) feet. Board member Robert Tucker was present for this variance request and First Christian Church was represented by Jerry Davee. Mr. Davee stated that the church was located at 525 North Indiana Street and this was a part of the sanctuary expansion which had been in the planning stages for some time. He advised that the north boundary set-backs on adjoining properties were equal or better than where the sanctuary would be located and the same applied to the south. The Board reviewed the drawings present and Robert Tucker had a question regarding the side set-back and structure location. After reviewing the drawings Mr. Tucker stated that this seemed to be quite satisfactory. The Board opened up the discussion to the floor, there were no remonstrators present. The Board then proceeded to the following findings of fact: 1. That the granting of the approval would not be injurious to the public health, community in that neighborhood. 2. That the included in the safety, morals and general welfare of the the set-back was consistent with those in the use and value of the area adjacent to the property variance would not be affected in a substantially --2--