BOA Variance Case 1993_708 Grant St

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David Lewis/Mona Newton 708 Grant Street Louisville, Colorado 80027 February 17, 1993 Board of Adjustment c/o Paul Wood 749 Main Street City of Louisville Louisville, Colorado 80027 Re: Variance Application 708 Grant St. Dear Mr. Wood: r OWE I am submitting this letter to explain the request for a variance for which we have applied. We have planned a rather extensive remodel of our kitchen and the addition of a second floor bedroom. In the course of applying for a building permit we learned that our house as constructed is not in conformity with set -back requirements. I understand that our house, which was built in approximately 1908 is located five feet from the north property line rather than the currently required seven feet from the line. Our plan does not involve any reduction of the existing set -back distance. Instead, we intend to rebuild the existing wall in its existing location. The remodel does call for extending the structure an additional two feet to the east by cantilevering off the existing foundation. We believe that the proposed remodeling is the minimal variance that will provide relief, since it does not create a larger intrusion into the set -back than already exists. Any increase in the set- back distance would result in an unacceptable decrease in floor space. The building is currently less than 1,000 square feet in size. Obviously it would be completely impractical to consider moving the foundation on which the entire building rests. And, without moving the entire building, bringing the rear part of the north side of the building in conformity with the ordinance would result in an odd looking, smaller building which would still appear from the street to be in the same location. The portion of the building effected by the remodeling is about 26 feet long. If it is rebuilt in its current location there will be approximately 54 square feet of land area effected within the set -back at issue.