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� � Variance Application Narrative 1213 Burke Avenue West Owners: Bruce Lindberg and Julie Moore Purpose and Description of Project We are requesting a set back variance of 78 inches to allow construction of a new side entry to the house that will include a finished foyer (6' 2" x T5") and new covered stoop (4' x 4') and stairway (4' x 3 one-foot stairs). This entry is functionally the "front door" or primary entrance to the house. Rooflines and exterior siding (stucco) will match existing structure. A brick planter will hide exterior stairs from street view and match existing foundation brick as closely as possible. The stoop and stairway will be sheltered by the continuation of a symmetrical gable roof covering the addition itself, and will greatly enhance the safety and curb appeal of the entryway. We also plan to remove an existing sidewalk that currently adjoins the building and has contributed to water infiltration in the basement. The entire west side (facing Fernwood) of the house, including the area around the new addition will be re-landscaped with a combination of rock and shrubs, similar to that which exists on the front (south side facing Burke) of the house. The addition is planned in conjunction with minor reconfiguration and remodeling of the adjoining kitchen and will contribute significantly to a kitchen design that fully utilizes available square footage. We have proposed what we consider to be the minimum dimensions possible to create a functional and spatially appropriate foyer. This foyer will be heated by a baseboard radiator connected to the first floor zoned heating system allowing for door-less entry to the main home. Conditions requiring a variance First, we thought this project would require only a set back permit, thinking that the house was built on the 30-foot setback line. What we later discovered is that Fernwood has a 16-foot rather than a 12.5 foot public easement, requiring this variance request. When the house was built in 1950, the builder chose to locate the building 13.5 feet from the sideyard property line, as opposed to the required 5 foot ar the more standard 10 foot