Variance Request DescriptionDESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REqUEST:
Ed & Stacy Goff, hereinafter referred to as the Clients, wish to add a functional dining space on the rear
of the home, occupying the space that is currently a deck. The space is directly above an existing screened
in room. Our Clients wish to cantilever the dining room 2' beyond the screened room below, however
the Clients would also be willing to compromise and eliminate the cantilever, which would put the dining
room wall and screened room wall in the same vertical plane, with no further encroachment into the
setback than the structure currently ls. The Clients also wish to construct a new, smaller deck whlch
provides an area for a BBQ grill and access to grade.
We feelthat this variance request is in harmony with the code and enhances the comprehensive plan.
The practicat difficulty here is the fact that the existing structure already lies within the OHWL setback of
75 feet. Thus, strict enforcement ofthe code would prohibit any practical expansion of living space.
The variance request is to simply add a functional dining space. lt is not driven by financial or economic
reasons.
The circumstances surrounding the variance were not created by the Owner / Client. The home already
lies within the setback. The Client is merely asking to change the use of the structure from a deck to
enclosed living space.
lf granted, the variance will positively impact the character of the property and neighborhood as a whole.