Edith McKee

“I think due to the significant size of the lot that the, the accessory, the garage, does not dominate the residential lot. I also think it's consistent with the rural lifestyle of the district and does not visually dominate the property. Um, the other criterion, Criterion C, that says the proposed alternative results in a benefit to the community that are equivalent to or better than compliance with subject standard. I feel that this criterion is significantly met and that having an enclosed garage structure so that your recreational equipment, vehicles, and other things that we all like to store in our garages is in an enclosed structure versus open to public view, I think that that is a— it is a betterment and in compliance with the standard.”

“in the packet, it, it kind of— it says that if we don't grant the variance, then the expectation would be they would have to demolish part of the garage. Yes, demolish portion to get the permit approved, the project approved.”

“One of the conditions if the variance were approved was to construct a driveway that's compliant for fire turnaround. Do you have any concerns about being able to meet that condition if the variance were granted? No, and when I went to close the permit last year, I spoke with a fire department representative and they have already approved what I've done.”