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SUBJECT: Variance Justification Written Statement for Property located at 3207 Silver Lake <br />Road NR, St. Anthony, MN 55418 -2405 <br />hazards and could result in unnecessary damage to both structures and loss of property if either <br />were ever to catch on fire. Drainage is also a significant concern. Having limited space between <br />both structures could cause large amounts of rain and storm water to be funneled into a small <br />space, potentially causing water problems and flooding in the principal dwelling, as well as <br />causing excessive storm water runoff into city sewage and drainage systems. This is further <br />exacerbated due to the clay soil on the property. <br />iii. Between 7 October 2011 and 14 October 2011, David Socha met with Kim Moore - <br />Sykes and was informed that she was willing to treat Hilldale Avenue as the front yard for <br />purposes of garage construction. This information was relied upon when purchasing the property <br />insomuch as the property owners chose not to enact a garage contingency that was specified in <br />the purchase agreement with the previous owner. See appendix 2, excerpt from purchase <br />agreement dated 15 September 2011. On or about 15 November, after purchasing the property, <br />David met with Kim and presented a proposed site plan for a garage with dimensions 30' wide <br />by 24' deep. See appendix 1, 3207 Silver Lake Road Garage Proposal dated 14 October 2011, <br />for the original site plan. This plan was approved by Kim Moore - Sykes. <br />iv. An attached garage is an unacceptable option as it would fundamentally change the <br />character and form of the house. In addition building an attached garage would be cost <br />prohibitive in the near -term future. Furthermore, the only location for an attached garage would <br />be on the eastern wall of the house, transforming the dining room into a walkway to the garage, <br />and effectively eliminating the dining room. This would result in the house not meeting <br />occupancy requirements under § 150.095 (A), Maximum Occupancy, at such time when the <br />property owners have children. <br />4. The point of contact for this memorandum is the undersigned at phone 763 - 670 -6763. <br />Cncls: DAVID F. SOCHA <br />I Appendix 1 - 3207 Silver Lake <br />Road Garage Proposal dated <br />14 October 2011 <br />2 Appendix 2 - Excerpt from <br />Purchase Agreement dated <br />15 September 2011 <br />