8.b2a Description of project variance requestWritten description of project variance request
This request is for a remodel of an existing nonconforming structure as well as
construction of a new attached garage to the existing home. This property has been
utilized as a seasonal recreational residence for at least the past 25 years. During this
time, the property has been used almost exclusively during warm weather months. The
existing detached garage is mostly used for storage of seasonal items, a boat, etc.
The applicant wishes to make this a year round residence for their family, which
includes three young children. The applicant proposes to add an attached two car
garage to avoid potentially hazardous conditions during winter months while entering
and exiting the property. The existing grades of the property slope from south to north
and the driveway area becomes dangerous when attempting to walk from the detached
garage to the home.
As part of a proposed home addition to create more space needed (extra bedrooms for
their children who now share rooms) the applicant wishes to add an attached two car
garage.
The current home is built within the west side setback line. This project is proposed to
the east side of the current home away from this side yard setback.
The applicant has support of the neighboring properties for the proposed improvements.