Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2016 08 17

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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes June 15, 2016 Page 6 of 17 move those two elements. The kitchen needs renovation. We think expansion to the back has little impact on the neighbors because it's not visible from the street. We hold out hope that our variance will be approved. We talked to our neighbor who will be most impacted by our remodel. I believe they are satisfied with our proposed addition. We talked to all six residents in the cul- de-sac, showed them our plans, and asked if they had concerns. Most of them were favorable. also went on Saturday to the Citizen Action Committee at Alfalfas. I gave the same talk and asked them if anyone had reservations about our proposal. I also asked Scott where he thought we could shrink the plan because we think it is reasonable. Meseck asks what the square footage of the rear deck and the sum of the two covered porches is. Those seem to be the easiest places to address in terms of meeting the criteria mentioned earlier. We are only 300' away. Robinson says they are not broken out. Nelson says the large covered porch off the family room and kitchen is approximately 26' wide by 12', which is 312 sf. The rear deck which is uncovered is about 12' x 6', 72 sf. The covered porch against the master bedroom is about 12' x 10', 120 sf. DeJong asks in regard to the proposed new deck on the eastern side of the property, it states that the deck is higher is 18" above grade. How high is it? If I understand correctly, if it is above 30", it is included in the lot coverage. Nelson says I understand anything over 18" is included. If it is 30", then our application is incorrect. The property contours and I believe the top of that deck is 36" above the current grade. DeJong asks what the construction materials of the new deck will be? Nelson says we have not decided yet. When we found out about needing variances, we stopped our architect. We are already $6000 into the project. We want to get something definite before we play around with alternatives. DeJong asks in regard to the southeastern corner of the home, there seems to be identification of an existing wood deck. Nelson says when we moved in, there was a 12' x 10' concrete slab. I added 6' wooden extensions to both sides of the deck so it is now 24' wide x 10'. DeJong asks if the proposed new construction off the eastern half of the house will cover the concrete portion. Nelson says in order to put in a foundation, the existing deck has to come out. Counting the wooden additions, it is 240 square feet. DeJong asks if the 240 sf are included in the calculation of the total lot coverage. Nelson says I am 99% sure it is not included. Campbell asks how would you describe your hardship. Nelson says we are all getting old. I have had two knee surgeries and I get around pretty good, but it will not stay that way. My wife has had surgery. That is our hardship. This remodel proposal will help us get around the house. Campbell asks about the base garage roof. How much higher are you planning to raise it? Nelson says when we reframe this first level, we want to build 9' ceilings. We like big windows. This bottom story will be framed with 9'1" high ceilings. I would like to raise the garage up another foot so the eaves match. Part of the reason I'd like to add on to the side of the garage is to make it symmetric. Looking at my garage from the front, I have extra space on the right side, about 4.5'. On the left side, I have about 18". If I add 3' to the garage, it will have a nice symmetric opening. I want to raise the opening to 8' instead of the current 7' so my wife's car will fit in the garage. We've never had a car in the garage since we've owned that property. My neighbor directed across the street in the two-story house added a third car garage in 1991- 1992, before we moved it. It has an 8' opening. DeJong asks if there are any other egresses to the proposed new deck other than the covered porch on the east side. Nelson says there will be a sliding glass door to the new deck. That is the only access to that portion.