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2. The lot conditions are somewhat common within the neighborhood as there are other models of <br />the same floor plan. However, not many of the residences back to the open space. <br />3. The architecture of the existing residence with a dominating garage prove difficult to augment <br />and enhance the current residence within the existing provisions of the current zoning code. The <br />existing garage is 55 percent of the existing lot coverage. <br />4. Unnecessary hardship has not been created by the owner. The original siting of the residence <br />was planned for a predominant garage thus decreasing the rear lot size. <br />5. The variance if granted will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood but enhance <br />the character with a front porch conductive to social exchanges and more inviting appearance. <br />The fireplace cantilever and front/east cantilever are designed to enhance the architecture and are <br />not contributing to a square footage increase or setback encroachment. The larger rear deck faces <br />the open space and the greater depth will not be encroaching into other neighbor's rear yards. <br />None of the proposed features should adversely affect the surrounding properties but rather <br />enhance them. <br />6. The variance if granted is the minimum that will allow for a updated home with a better <br />appearance, enhancing and upgrading the surrounding homes. <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />