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Dear Planning Commission and Council Members, <br />We purchased our home at 350 Crestview avenue in September of 2021 with the intent to demo <br />and build a new home. Our lot is a.455 -acre parcel which is zoned as a 2 acre -parcel. Another <br />unique aspect of our lot is the creek which runs down the south side of our lot, subjecting our <br />build plans to the 75 -foot creek set back. The current 2 -acre setbacks along with a 75' creek <br />setback from the south side yard would allow a 609.5sq/ft buildable footprint. For this reason we <br />ask for setbacks more consistent with the actual size and character of the lot. The previous owner <br />of our home had setback variances approved that were consistent with those of a lot zoned for .5 <br />acres. Since this was previously approved we felt this would be a good place to start with our <br />plans. The setbacks we are requesting include front yard: 28.0', north side yard: 10.0', rear set <br />back of 34.7' which is 8' further from the rear lot line then the current dwelling. We placed the <br />footprint 28' from the front lot line in order to preserve the 75' creek setback on the south side <br />yard. The rear portion of the current house sits within 75' of the south side yard creek setback. <br />This setback will not be encroached by the new house. <br />During the design process of our home we were mindful of how the house would accommodate <br />our lot. We chose a 1.5 story home as opposed to a full 2 -story to avoid a looming effect, due to <br />the smaller size of our lot. We also designed the home to be well outside of the 75' creek setback <br />line on the south side, which will preserve the natural space and beauty of our street. <br />We have received very positive feedback from our neighbors in regards to our plans to build. We <br />believe our build will be an improvement to the area and will have good curb appeal. <br />In conclusion, we believe our variance requests are reasonable, prove practical difficulty given <br />the size and character of the lot, and are in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the <br />ordinance. <br />Thank you for your consideration, <br />Julia & Loren Parks <br />