901 GRAND AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

� �. .��ua:.�Tiv� �i�_�r;:��L�;�� }�`e roquest n variancc to the 1ot cov �ragc lituit o� 3�,�� as the ordinance now stands. We widerst�id that this ordinance will sowi Ue changed in our favors but we hope to start i•onstruction UeSore that change is made. Iie tJ15I1 to build an addition to our existing house tliat would put lot coverage at approxic�ately 45;0� computed using �ross floor area. Howevor� it computod using �round coverage only� the house� including proposed addition� would covr:r less thtan 27Yo of tl�e lot. Our lot is 50 Teot Uy 130 feet (6g00 sq, St.), The esistin� hauso cwlsists of main floor (11q0 sq, ft,) and unfinished half- basement (65U sq, lt.�. The propose� t�ao-story addition iaould be npproximately 550 sq, ft, on each i'loor� 1:otaling 1100 sg, ft, Tlie existing garage would be torn dotm, Our home is located on a uj00 sq. ft, lot. Compased to nearby liomes located on lots of sir.iilar size� our hoii�e is smaller than uvera�e. The proposed sddition would add onl.y 5j0 sq, ft, to the lot coverage. The requested variance is �iecessary for the proscrvation and enjoyment of a substantial property rig}lt, i�fe feel that other home owners in this area have Ueen alloired to excoed lot coverage limits where it would incroase the esthetic and monotary value of tlieir property, SJo feel this would Ue the case for our home� as well, Tho nuthorization of this variance will not bo materially detriu�ental to the puUlic welfare or injurious to property in tho zone in which the property is located. On the contrary� t17e proposed addition will increaso tlie vAlue of our property and bring it closer to that of other hom�s in the aroa. Setbacics from streets anfl adjoining propert}� would remain the same, The granting of a lot coverage variance advoraely affect the cowprehensive general will remain a single family dwelling. in this ca=e will not Plaii, The property EXHIBIT 3 NAiiRATZVE STATEMEEPTTP