HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 10 SILSBEE ROAD 5/31/2016 TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RE: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE OF REAR SETBACK
REASONS FOR PLACEMENT OF "FAMILY SUITE":
After careful consideration and a process of elimination,this plan presented is an
architectural compromise to the existing dwelling. I would like to protect the existing
dwelling's design (single family) as much as possible for my daughter and her family and
also at the same time, not incur extra costs. I believe this plan is the best for the curb
appeal of the neighborhood. The proposed setbacks are less than the existing garage
structure.
This design does not block any existing windows or doors. If moved closer to the street it
would block windows and in my opinion look like a massive house or a two-family, out
of character for my street. The proposed"family suite" is almost"hidden"in the rear,
keeping with the architecture of the house.
I would also have to move a washer/gas dryer to another location in the basement,
thereby creating costs I would like to avoid.
If placed on the right side of the house, again windows would be blocked. Changing the
location of the water meter, gas and electrical meters as well as a gas stove would have to
be addressed, again, incurring cost.
The driveway and garage would be further away and I would have to construct a
walkway. I'm hoping to live here for a long time, and considering the winters, in most
likelihood I would have to install another driveway and possible garage loosing much of
the beautiful open space that exists there now.
For these reasons, my family and I are hoping you will grant the variance for the rear
setback.
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