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Fi�#��sn2 <br /> August 13,2015 <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> Practical Difticulties Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Practical Diff3culties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B,and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Analysis <br /> The existing small home is proposed to be expanded to include a second story over the exi�ting <br /> story and porch, plus a one-story mudroom/laundry room and attached single story garage with <br /> attic storage. <br /> The front setback of approximately 30 feet will remain generally the same, aithough additional <br /> bulk of structure wil! be added to the south of the house 35-40' from the street. Based on the <br /> survey and airphotos, the adjoining homes at 40 Smith and 80 Smith also are closer to the front <br /> lot line than the proposed home with additions, and the remodeling will not visually place this <br /> residence out af line with the neighbaring homes. The lot is limited for extending rearward due <br /> to steep slopes;the shallow rear yard directly behind the house is relatively level due to a retaining <br /> wall, beyond which the woocls slopes down to a wetland area. <br /> The left side setback of 17.5 feet will not be reduced, although the proposed second story adds <br /> bulk of structure within the required 30' side yard. The adjacent home to the north has an <br /> attached garage 11 feet from the side lot line. The second story addition is anticipated to have <br /> little or no effect on that neighboring property. <br /> On the right side, the existing home is approximately 39 feet from the side lot line, while the <br /> existing detached garage is 13 feet from the lot line and set back appraximately 23 feet from the <br /> front line of the house. Removal of this garage is proposed,to be replaced by an attached garage <br /> 10.1 feet from the side lot line and about 38 feet from the front lot line. Separatffln between the <br /> existing detached garage and the neighboring residence is approximately 25 feet; with the <br /> detached garage, that separation will increase to approximately 29 feet. There is a bit of <br /> vegetative screening along the lot line which will likely be reduced due to the new construction. <br /> Issues for Consicieratton <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the p�operty owner proposes to use the <br /> property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variances, if granted, will not alter the <br /> essential character af the neighborhoad7 <br /> 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to Impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br /> impacts created by the g�anting of the requested variance(s)7 <br /> 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Llst of Exhlblts <br /> Exhibit A. Application <br /> fxhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Forrrt <br /> Exhibit C. Surveys: Existing-Proposed—Combined Overlay <br /> Exhibit D. Proposed Flouse Plans and Elevations <br /> Exhibit E. Plat Map <br /> Exhibit F, Property Owners List <br /> Exhibit G. Airphotos <br /> Exhibit H. Site Photos <br /> Exhibit I. Neighbor Acknawledgement Forms <br />