Easement request refused by the neighbour

[Eden Rock]

Hello,

I bought this property as an investment, it has frontage on highway but no access . I applied for right of way, city refused saying it’s too close to neighbour’s driveway and advised to ask for easement from neighbour. 
I asked him and he refused saying that his property will loose value. 
should I apply for variance? Will city consider that neighbour has refused? Thank you