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from the edge of our property to the corner, thus the variance request. Our land survey has confirmed that the planned addition would reduce the 40' setback to 28.2'. This would be the only variance we would need to request as we have reviewed the remaining code requirements for properties in the R-1 district and we would maintain compliance with these requirements. The ratio calculations after the proposed addition would be as follows: 1. Min Landscape Lot Area: 68.8% - This is over the 65% minimum, as confirmed by our Land survey with 31.2% covered by impervious surface Impervious = 4,396 sq ft / 14,087 sq ft 2. Lot Covered by Structure: 22.3% - This is under the 25% maximum, with measurements confirmed by our Land survey. - Structure = 3,135 sq ft / 14,087 sq ft 3. Floor Area Ratio: 27.9% - This is under the 30% maximum, calculated using the following measurements: o Main floor area — 1,292 sq ft o Lower level sq feet —1,292 sq ft o Upper floor sq feet (existing) — 966 sq ft o Upper floor sq feet (new addition) — 386 sq ft - Floor Area = 3,936 sq ft / 14,087 sq ft In addition to the code requirements noted above, we also considered the 6 "hardship criteria" in relation to our proposed project: 1. The property in question cannot be put to reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. - Within the official controls, we cannot expand our home east to add the third garage stall. There is no other space on our property that would allow for the addition of a third garage stall within the official controls. In addition, without the third garage stall we would be unable to add an office and a bedroom above our existing two car garage. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. - Our home is on a corner lot, which is unique to the property and not created by us. 40' on the corner lot side is much more than the 10/25' required for non -corner R-1 district homes. If we were on a non -corner lot, adding the third car garage stall would conform to the current R-1 requirements. 3. The deviation from the Ordinance with any attached conditions will still be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance. - This property addition would not impede visibility for drivers and would still provide a total setback of 28.2' feet (not including the additional portion of the yard beyond our property line).