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2. That the use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance would not be affected in a substantially adverse manner for the reason that a majority of the homes in the area have garages constructed approximately five feet off the property line and this would be consistent with the majority of the neighborood. 3. The board found that the strict application of the terms of the zoning ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property in that the lots in this neighborhood are not big enough to support an accessory building within the given set-backs. Based upon the requirements having been met Tilford Bailey moved to grant the variance. The motion was seconded by Warren Franklin and unanimously carried. The final petition for the evening was the petition of Dr. Arcadio Alarcon for a variance to allow for a one family residential use on a parcel of land zoned local business. Dr. Alarcon indicated that the property was not suited for business because of the unusual depth of the land being two hundred fifty-seven feet. He advised that in his opinion no one would want to use it for business. He said the entire tract of land contains of three and one half acres. He said the home in question was originally set up as a residence and has in fact been used as such for thirty or more years. He advised that if the property is not allowed to be used for a residence it will remain empty and will give rise to vandalism. Dr. Alarcon did advise that the home was used by him as an office when he first purchased the property. He indicated that he had the property rezoned when he first purchased it from A-residential to local business. The board indicated that they felt the appropriate petition should be a special exception and not a variance and suggested --4--