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NARRA TIVE IN SUPPORT OF VARIANCE EXPLANA TION OF UNDUE HARDSHIP This past winter, the roof on my storage shed collapsed under the weight of snow that had accumulated on it. This shed had been on my property in its present location since 1966. Rather than make repairs, I would like to replace this damaged shed on the existing site with a new shed. I understand that in order to do so, I will need to obtain a variance from the City because the location of the shed is within one foot of the property line and would extend into the five-foot side yard setback area required by the ordinance. The existing shed and the proposed location for the new is adjacent to my detached garage and along the east side of my driveway. This particular location is the only practical location for the shed because of the topography of my property and the location of my house. The shed could not be placed on the west side of the driveway because of the slope ofthe ground. Placing it there would put it to too near the house. The placement of the shed on the east side of the driveway adjacent to the garage is also the best location from an aesthetic standpoint. In this location, the shed would have the appearance of being an extension of the garage. My neighbors in the area have no objection to the proposed location of the shed and its location one foot fi'om the property line would not alter or change the current character of the property in the area. By asking for the variance, essentially asking that I be allowed to replace an older now damaged shed, with a new shed built in the same style as the garage.