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Variance Application Supplement 1924 Barber Drive - Town of Dunn Due to special conditions which exist at 1924 Barber Drive, multiple variances are requested to allow this lot to function as a single family residential use. Existing Use The lot was platted in 1905 and my best guess is that the existing house was built soon thereafter. I am aware that the house has not been inhabited for over five years and the property has been for sale for over three years. There are indications of a previous gravel driveway which has not been maintained. The existing house is 6.9' from the eastern lot line in violation of Section 10.05(7) and is 25.8' from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of the adjacent intermittent stream in violation of Section 11.03(2)(b). The Existing Site Plan is included in this application. Proposed Project The proposed project includes the removal of the existing house and the construction of a new house and driveway for our growing family. The Site Plan, Grading and Erosion Control Plan, Floor Plans, and Elevation Drawings are included in this application. Variance Requests Due to the unique conditions of this existing R-3 lot, the following variances are requested: 1) Variance to allow home construction with existing actual lot width less than 100 feet; 2) Variance to allow home construction with existing actual lot area less than 15,000 square feet; 3) Variance to allow home construction with proposed 40 foot setback from the intermittent stream OHWM; Question #1 — "Describe alternatives to your proposal such as other locations, designs and construction techniques" I have pursued multiple alternatives to eliminate and minimize the variance requests. In an effort to convert the existing non -conforming lot into a conforming lot meeting the lot width and area requirements, I have submitted the attached letter to the Town of Dunn to determine if the adjacent Town owned lands are available for sale. The applicant is requesting a response from the Town Board at the February 13`h Town Board meeting. In an effort to minimize the intermittent stream OHWM setback variance, I have designed the proposed house to meet our family needs and to minimize the house width. I have also designed the house location to fit the lot and the surrounding neighborhood. Please note that while the minimum side yard setback is 10 feet, the proposed house is located 12 feet from the west lot line to allow for 18 feet of separation from the existing house located at 1926 Barber Drive. The 12 foot distance between the proposed house and the property line also will allow the width necessary for construction or emergency access to the lake yard. Also note that while the calculated Lake Kegonsa OHWM average setback is 30.9', the proposed house structure is located 42.5 feet from the OHWM.