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� � August 2°d, 2008 Narrative far Setback Permit Application on 2034 Cleveland Ave N. Below are the Criteria for Approval from the application, each individually addressed. a. One car garage or less is located on the site; No. A 2 car garage exists currently. b. The proposed project improves the design or livability of the structure; Yes. The floor plan is significantly improved on both floors and the above ground square footage is increased by approximately 20%. c. The proposed project improves the terrain or a drainage issue; Yes. The original foundation leaks, which prevents me from fir.ishing it. d. The original reason or need for the setback permit was not created by the current owner; No. I built the house using the existing foundation, which was too small. e. The existing improvements along with proposed improvements retain a minimum of 70% of the pervious surface and green space of the lot (75% on a lakefront property); Yes. With the 161 Square foot addition, and accounting for the patio, front porch, garage, and driveway, the pervious surface is approximately 20.3% of the 18,209 Sq ft lot. f. The proposed project creates no other setback or variance conditions; Yes. This is the only condition I am aware of. g. The proposed project improves the aesthetics, covered storage, or functional use of the site; Yes. The look of the house is improved, and the new crawl space increases storage. h. The proposed project uses the same exterior structure materials and colors as the principal structure and accessories; Yes. The addition will be covered in the same vinyl siding as the rest of the house. i. The final building mass is consistent with that on contiguous properties; Unknown. The house style is different to the neighbors and their sq ft is unknown. j. The building or driveway expansion/addition does not place more vehicles adjacent to living quarter first floor bedrooms of adjacent homeowners; Yes. The addition does not affect parking. k. The drainage and roof gutters guide water away from the structure and adjacent structures; and Yes. The house is on a slope towards the street (Skillman) with gutters installed. l. The roof is properly proportioned to, and integrated with, the roof of the principal structure (dwelling) on the property. Yes. The roof will line up as uniformly as possible.