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We would really appreciate your approving the approx. 4 ft variance. We are replacing like for • <br /> like garage space by taking down a semi attached garage and adding a fully attached one story <br /> garage. We cannot do this in the same space based on a few factors. The first being the <br /> difficulty of building over where our septic lines come out of the house and where existing <br /> septic tanks are located.The next factor is the existing garage faces south west and is very <br /> visible from the road and it seems out of character for the neighborhood, by tearing that down <br /> and putting the new garage on the south side of the house facing direct west the front of the <br /> house is now less "busy" and the attached garage fits with the feel of our neighbors plus you <br /> don't look directly into the garage and it fits with the house as a whole. The next factor is that <br /> we would move the garage back further but there is a beautiful 120 year old giant Norway pine <br /> that is amazing (see pictures) we had an arborist come out and help us decide where the drip <br /> line is so that we don't impact that tree with this build. The architect actually designed a <br /> cantilever for the mudroom, so we don't impact that tree. The last factor is where the garage <br /> would have to be located to enter the house, which would be to enter directly next the existing <br /> fireplace and would result in two direct entries into the same living room which is odd from a <br /> design perspective and doesn't fit with the whole flow of the home. <br /> Putting the garage on the Southside of the house also allows for a secondary entry into the <br /> home that is more of a backdoor to a mudroom which is an added bit of safety for us as that is <br /> on the two-story side of the house. The mudroom really uses the space needed for the roof <br /> lines of the house and garage and adds functionality to the design required for eves and <br /> overhangs. The garage will have an attractive window and window box along with landscaping <br /> • <br /> to match the house and make the road facing side of the house fit with our neighborhood. We <br /> also have very large evergreen trees along Watertown road as well as lining out driveway so <br /> there is a great deal of privacy. We have planted several new trees and value the preservation <br /> of wetlands and greenspace. <br /> The last consideration is our mobility I have well controlled MS right now but even with that <br /> have fallen twice during last winter trying to get to the garage. This is also our"last" home and <br /> keeping everything as level and self-contained is key for us and potential caregivers...oh lord <br /> hate to think about that, but it happens when you retire. <br /> Thank you for your consideration <br /> • <br />