Jay Reinert Architect, LLC

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7 Proposal The intent of the project is to create an entrance/exit on the left side of the home that connects the existing home to the existing driveway. Presently the side entrance is on the right side, making it impractical to use for anything other than accessing the garbage receptacles. The proposed entrance on the driveway side of the house will provide a convenient and safe entry to bring in groceries and take out trash. Alterations to the existing structure: - Install an entry door in the location of a new window that was scheduled in the renovation currently being constructed. Additions to the existing structure: - Install a new landing and stair (37 Sq. Ft.) at the rear of the driveway and on the side of the home. The new construction will match the materials and detailing of the existing front porch. Alterations to the site: - Relocate a couple existing loose-laid natural stone slabs to blend the existing walk with the new stair. - Relocate existing garbage receptacles to behind new landing.

8 Reason for Relief We are requesting relief from sections D (2) (a&b) and D (4) (a&b) of the zoning ordinance based on the Burden of Proof Requirements, Condition 2b. Relief from D (2) (a): The front yard setback is an existing nonconforming condition with feet from the property line to the front porch, and +/ feet to the bottom of the porch steps. Although this represents a nonconformity according to the ordinance, the existing front yard setback is consistent with the neighboring homes on the same side of the street along W. Mount Vernon Avenue. This condition causes no substantial impairment of the intent and purpose of the zoning plan and ordinance. Relief from D (2) (b): Currently the side yard setbacks are 11.7 feet on the left side of the house and feet on the right. The right side-yard has an open airy feel with lawn and open wrap around porch. Do to the side entrance being on the right side of the house, the garbage receptacles are stored in the right side-yard behind the porch. The neighboring property on the right, 216 W. Mount Vernon Avenue, is a Dutch colonial style home with driveway and side facing main entry facing the Hambry residence. Located in the left side-yard of the subject property is a blacktop driveway that is well buffered by the neighbor s line of trees and shrubbery. With an understanding of the current site conditions and adjacent properties, we present the idea that the proposed side entry will enhance the attractiveness and functionality of the subject property and eliminate the visual impact of the garbage receptacles for the neighbor at 216 W. Mount Vernon Avenue. The proposed plan creates a nonconforming side yard setback of 7.5 feet but satisfies the side yard aggregate requirement of 25 feet minimum by maintaining a foot combined side yard. Relief from D (4) (a): The property is currently existing nonconforming with a total building coverage of 23.11% where 22% maximum is required. We are proposing to increase the building coverage to 23.4% by adding 37 square feet of stair and landing. The landing is designed to be 32 above existing grade. The small size and low profile of the proposed project will not create a negative impact on natural light, air circulation, or the health, safety, and welfare that the zoning ordinance it designed to protect.

9 Relief from D (4) (b): The property is currently existing nonconforming with a total impervious coverage of 37.9% where 35% maximum is required. Please note that square feet of the area that is included in the impervious surface calculation is made up of irregular flat natural stone pavers, loosely laid on soil with grass growing in the gaps. We are proposing to increase the impervious coverage to 37.78% by adding 37 square feet of stair and landing. The landing and stairs are designed to be of frame construction with 5/4 x 6 composite mahogany decking. The small size and pervious nature of the proposed project will not create a negative impact on rain water runoff or the ability of the soil to be permeable. In summary, locating the side entry, landing, stair, and garbage receptacle storage on the driveway side of the house will improve how the home works functionally as well as create a better / cleaner visual context for the neighbor at 216 Mount Vernon Avenue. The proposed small-scale project being 37 square feet, 32 high, and located at the end of the driveway, will not have a negative impact on the neighborhood or substantially impair the intent and purpose of the zoning plan or zoning ordinance.