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the house, must also be extended across the front of our house, further increasing impervious surface area. However, as mentioned above, the new projected driveway also presents an opportunity to redirect runoff so that stormwater is actually managed more efficiently than it is currently. In any event, neither the lot size nor the current garage/floorplan, which have each presented unique obstacles, were created by us, the owners. h. Granting the variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Our remodeled home would be perfectly consistent with the essential character of the neighborhood. The general design and style of the home will remain the same. We will be using all natural colors. We have thoughtfully placed the addition to preserve as many trees as possible, to maintain the wooded character of the area. Several of the homes in the Tri-Lakes Area have recently undergone transformations for the better, and we feel our home would only contribute the overall improvement of the general aesthetic of the area. We are very attached to the home and the neighborhood. Dan’s parents, Jamie and Mary Stoudt, purchased the home in 2000, when Dan was a sophomore in high school. We purchased the home in 2015 from them. Less than 2 years later, Mary passed away from cancer. With her now gone, we feel especially thankful to live surrounded by memories of her. To keep this home in our family, we need to create additional bedrooms and garage space. We are not interested in tearing the house down. Our goal is to accomplish a modest remodel/addition without negatively impacting the stormwater, the neighborhood or any other community concerns. Adding the garage with bedrooms above is the most efficient way to accomplish this purpose. Sincerely, Dan and Anne Stoudt