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· The reason for our request for a variance is because we would like to build a 24' x 42' garage, which is 1008 sq. ft., the maximum square footage allowed with a variance. We own 2 full-size trucks, 2 hobby/classic cars, one of which is kept on a car trailer, miscellaneous tools, equipment, lawn mower, snowblowers, etc. We want to be able to keep all of these inside one building, without the need of a storage shed. · The above car and trailer and seasonal things are currently stored in an area where Fred works. Due to an expansion of the business, we are loosing this space. With the new garage, we can keep all our things under cover in one location, without having anything stored outside. · By looking at the drawings we submitted of our property layout, it is the most efficient way to utilize the space in our back yard with the consolidation of a shed and garage into one structure, and still keep a very pleasant street appeal, As one of our hobbies, we use the back yard to train our dog for AKC Obedience dog shows, which he was the NO.1 Novice A Cairn Terrier in the country for Obedience in 2000. That's why we don't want to occupy this area with an additional shed, · Our house size and location in Roseville suits us and our dog, We like the benefits ofRoseville parks, the community and our neighbors. Since we first bought our house, our plans were to eventually build a bigger garage. Since we have been here, we have made annual updates to the house, such as a new roof and gutters, cement steps and patio, and central air conditioning. With the addition of our dog, we also installed a 6 ft. clear cedar privacy fence. Now we are at the point where we can benefit rrom the addition of our new garage. We both own specialty cars as another hobby. Fred also has spondylolisthesis, which is a back injury. This will require back fusion surgery in the near future. It is important for him to keep active, doing his exercise regimen and walking the dog. This garage area could benefit Fred during his recovery rrom surgery, He can go out to the garage and tinker on his other small artistic hobbies. Sitting is not a good thing for his back injury. Keeping active is best for his back and disposition. · After talking to all our neighbors and explaining what we want to do and why, we were very touched that our neighbors were so supportive of us. See attached sheet with names, addresses and signatures from our neighbors across the street, each side of us and behind us. In consideration of our neighbors, we also informed them about the time frame ofthe construction by Sussell Garage Co, They will do the demolition of old garage and pour the new slab in the first week. Leave it set up for a week. Then build, roof, side and cleanup in the following week. This will not be a long-term ongoing project in the neighborhood. We hope this has some impact on the decision for the variance for our garage.