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/ TO: Mounds .View Planning Commission �i`/�G RE: Variance - Maximum Garage Square Footage Gentlemen; We are requesting a variance to exceed the maximum garage square footage by 94 square feet. We need this additional space for a number of reasons have outlined them as follows: A. Securing our personal property B. Having an aesthetically pleasing homestead C. Family and public safety To understand the above points better, let us offer a little family in- .e.�► formation. Our family consists of 5 members, of which 4 drive and have cars, plus we have a company truck and motor boat. Needless to say, we re- quire both indoor and outdoor parking space. At present, we have an attached 2 car garage, this leaves 4 vehicles in the f driveway. Since "on street parkin " is not allowed on Silver Lake Road, this only adds to ie problem. Under your present size limitations, (864 square feet) our maximum garage addition could only be one stall (16 feet) wide. This really does not solve out parking or turn -a -round problem. We are therefore asking that you allow us an additional 4 feet of width to improve out conditions. Please nct= that we are still 30 feet from out property line and do not exceed any other restrictions. In reference to the three aforementioned points, please let me explain further: 6a-4-r �. A. We, like everyone with valued personal property are concerned with its 0"TT77'r security. The additional. space we have requested will help provide that. r.+ttG B. Our family is also concerned about our homes appearance dnd with the ad- ditional width, the overall garage would .look better. Please reference the attached drawings with Drawing IA showing a 201 addition and 18 a 16' addi- tion. After reviewing these drawings, I think you will agree that the extra width presents a better balanced building and more aesthically pleasing addition. C. Now, for the most important point, safety. The more vehicles parked in the driveway, the more problem we have exiting and entering Silver Lake Road. With a full driveway, it is almost impossible to turnaround, therefore the only way out is to back onto it. This creates a hardship and hazardous con- dition under normal times and is worse.during rush hour traffic. There is even groaterdanger,when guests visit our home and must back out onto the roadway since they are not fimilar with traffic conditions and the road lay- out. fr c�rnyu