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Setback Variance Report 2229 Cou��ty Road H2 July 16, 2003 Page 2 a. Exceptionai or exiraordin�ry circ�m�tances apply to the proper�y which do t�o� apply generally to oiher properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from 10# size or shap�, #opography or other �ircumsta�ces over which fhe or�vners of the properiy since the effective date hereaf �ave had no cor�trol. ihe property �s zoned R-1 and fhe property owner is seeking a building permif io expand the �rsf level of fhe home by �bouf 30Q square feet and consfrucf an upper leve! expansiorr of aboui 9,100 square feef. The lof is not irregularly shaped and ai 23g 52O square feei is more than double ihe size of a standard lot. Other than the deep froni setback, ihere is nothing extraardinary abocaf this property. b. T.he literal interpre#ation of fhe provisior�s of this Tifle wou9d deprive the applicant o� righfis commonly enjoyed by other propertie� in the same disfiric# ttnder fhe terrras of this Titie. INhile fhe litera! in�erpreiafion of fhe provisions of fhe Zoning Code would nof d�prive fhe applicant of rights enjoyed by other properfies in fhe same zone, because fhe horrae (and a!! ofhers ort the block) is ssf b�ck where ii is, expansion and reinvesfinenf is perh�ps moYe dif�icr�lf. c. That the special conditions or circumstances do �ot result from ihe actions of the applicant. The special conditions do nof resulf from ihe acfions of the applicanf. d. That granting the variance requested wouic4 not confer on the applican� any special privilege that is denied by this Title fio owners of other lands, structures or buildings in the sarne district. Granting the variance would nof confer upon fhe properfy owner a special privilege in fhaf every p�operfy owner has the right fo apply for a variance to improve the funciion and livabrlity of their home. Many improvements benef�� fhe neighborhaod in a broad sense in fhat �he reinvesfinenf offen iriggers similar rein�estment in adjaceni properiies and af fhe rrlinirnum moiivates properiy owners fo take a greater sense of pride in properfy ouvnership. e. That th� variance requested is the rninimum variance which v�ould alleviate the hardship. Economic condifions alone shall not be considered � hardship. 7°he property owner as�erts in her lef�er dated June 19, 2003 ihat the six foo� expansion i�fo fhe fronf sefback is the rrrinimum variance to alleviafe the hardship. ,4nyfhing less �han six feef would be impracfica! and would nof add enough space fo the Iiving room to jusfify ihe expense. Any�hing more fhan a six foo� expansion, while perhap� desired, would be in excess of fhe minimum space needed by i�s. �osard.