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<br /> . another (juggling cars), needing to move the vehicle out of the garage to allow <br /> children access to their bikes, then driving it back in so the children can safely <br /> play in our front yard driveway rather than the street, or parking a vehicle to the <br /> east side of the existing garage (in the grass or mud) to allow for space to ride <br /> bicycles and toys safely or parking access to the garage for the second vehicle. <br /> Yes, reasonable use of the property was a single stall garage 10 to IS years ago. <br /> However, by today's standards and needs, a double garage is reasonable and not <br /> excessive or frivolous. When we purchased the home 8 years ago we owned a '72 <br /> Chevelle and had 3 small children. Now we have 5 children, ages 13 to 3, and by <br /> necessity have purchased a station wagon and mini van. After 8 years in a <br /> community and children enrolled in 3 local schools, is it reasonable to be forced <br /> to relocate out of concern for your children's safety and lack of a decent place to <br /> park your cars? We feel that building and maintaining a solid community starts <br /> fiISt with attracting and maintaining good people who have a long-tenn <br /> committment to the quality of life in the community. <br /> 4) Reducing the requested side yard setback variance from (i to 4'. <br /> This is the most reasonable alternative, based on discussion by Planning <br /> Commission members in the meeting and needs of our family for use of the <br /> property. This solution yields a 22 foot exterior width garage with an 18' door. <br /> . We have taken these dimensions to our building designer. He has updated the <br /> plans to these specifications and they are included with this packet. <br /> . <br /> . <br />