Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2013 10 16

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5. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the property is located, nor substantially or permanently impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent property; a. Several other properties in the neighborhood have completed remodels which include modification similar to my proposal. In my opinion, none of the proposed changes are inappropriate to the neighborhood. b. The proposed remodel and addition in fact should enhance the existing neighborhood by substantially upgrading the exterior appearance of the property. c. The scale and presence of the Lois street frontage will benefit from the addition because; 1) It makes the garage less prominent. 2) It introduces a covered porch entry, thus improving the street side 'scale' of the front of the house. Furthermore, the proposed back of the house will similarly have a better relationship to the park with the addition of the single story porch elevation. d. A random sampling of Centennial Valley Subdivision, Filing #3 residential properties with lot sizes similar to mine indicate current lot coverage ranges from 22.7% to 27.7%*. *computed using Boulder Co Assessor records 6. That the variance, if granted, is a minimum variance that will afford relief and is the least modification possible of the provision of this title (Louisville zoning code) which is in question. a. As part of remodeling the residence, the I would like to remodel the residence to provide an 'aging friendly' single level plan that includes adequate first floor bedroom, bath, living area, kitchen & laundry area. This would allow me to continue to live in the residence even if aging requires a single level home. The proposed plan accommodates these potential needs. Additionally, the covered front porch and rear patio allow for fuller enjoyment of the out of doors.