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Discussion: The existing residence was built in 1957. The property is located in a two acre zoning district. However, the neighborhood is more in character with half acre zoning standards. If half acre zoning standards were applied to this property the existing residence would meet the 30' required front setback. The proposed front porch and the front of the proposed garage would encroach 4' into the front yard setback. The side of the proposed garage would meet the required 10' side yard setback. The topographic map (Exhibit C) shows where neighboring residences are located in relation to the Arbor Street. In general, homes on the west side of Arbor Street are 50-60' from the traveled road. On the east side, they average about 40' from the paved road. The proposed 4' addition puts this house about 42' from the paved road. History of Arbor Street: Arbor Street is zoned RR-1 B, most of the properties in the area are half acre lots. The residences in the area were built prior to the current zoning classificat1on. Because of this, many variances have been applied for and approved in the area. Staff researched only Arbor Street. Three were found for Arbor Street. (Two of these 3 properties are located on the southerly section of Arbor Street not shown on the topographic map.) 1. 1185 Arbor Street-1993. Approved to permit construction of a 10' x 24' 8" addition to the north side of the existing single stall garage which is located 27' 3" from the street lot line (50' required). 2. 1365 Arbor Street -1996. Approved to permit construction of a partial second floor over the existing residence which is located 3' from detached garage (1 0" required) and 29' from the street lot line (50' required) and 18' from the side lot line (30' required). 3. 1380 Arbor Street -1996. Approved to permit construction if a 10' x 14' three season porch which is located 12.3' from the north side lot line (30' required) and 10' from rear lot line (50' required). Statement of Hardship: The applicant has included their statement of hardship in Exhibit A. The applicant should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. #02-2804 Phillip/Constance Martin 1230 Arbor Street 7/8/2002 Page 2 of3