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While other properties can overcome this limit by flaring out the driveway as the drive way approaches the garage, the proximity of my garage to the road does not permit this. In support of these requests, I'd like to make the fullowirtg points: This is a fairtyunique lot in Falcon Heights, since it is d~aublel~ngthbut fairly narrow (5$.58' wide by 295.40' deep}, it's on a street corner, and the garage side of the house does not face any residential properties, only=the elementary school.. The only;other house an my block facing garden will be several;hundred feet east. of my gaza~e. Most of the residential properties along C,~arden are older garages built :fairly. close to the street. The proposed garage will not conflict with the overall a}apearance of the street. • The new garage will be no closer to the street than-the. Q1der garage: It has been suggested that 1 could simply move the new garage tc~ the east, deeper into'to back yard to .lessen the sight line impact. This.:is not feasible for two reasons. First, the view of the remaining back yard would still be blocked. Second, two large existing trees would require the placement of the. garage-about l On' from my house door. This simply is not feasible given inclement. weather. • The.-new garage will be,mare attractive than the existing garage and it will improve the property value of this lot. I am planning to build a new, larger three caz gazage for three reasons: First, the existing garage is 22' x 22'; it is very crowded for two cars, lawn mower, bikes, etc. The new • garage would allow a car area of 24'x24'.. Second, the third stall will be used for>a hobby woodworking shop 15'x24'. At the present time, my workshop is in my basement. Moving into the garage will allow more storage in the house and mare space for the. workshop: Finally, we will use attic storage trusses for storage in the roof of the garage. Thank you. •