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Shestak, Joe
Subject:FW: Docket 19010011V PUD Ordinance Z-533-11, Section 6.1
Letter #09
From: Tony Papay \[mailto:tonypapay@gmail.com\]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 8:05 PM
To: Shestak, Joe; nickandlaura58@hotmail.com; Alice Papay
Subject: Docket 19010011V PUD Ordinance Z-533-11, Section 6.1
Dear BZA Hearing Officer,
Re: Docket 19010011V PUD Ordinance Z-533-11, Section 6.1
We live in Jackson Grant subdivision in the Stableside section. We are NOT in support of the
variance filing for Lot 274 (528 Terhune Lane) to decrease the side setback. The 5 foot side setback
has been a necessary requirement. The neighborhood is close to being built-out and to allow this
now does not support the design and lot standards imposed on all home owners.
Driving past I noticed the bump-out on the house has already been constructed. The builder is
obviously anticipating your approval, but please note, you are not responsible for the builder's $$s in
the house. We hope you are responsible to the existing neighborhood as a whole.
A few additional thoughts, 5 feet to the lot line is not much for our houses. Then to cheat on that by
bumping-out the house (without a supporting foundation) is not fair to the neighborhood, and
especially to the neighbor. What rules would accompany an approval? I can't think of a
limit. Would this be allowed if there was a supporting foundation? What if both neighbors want a
bump-out in the same adjoining location? What about a bump-out to accommodate a stairs landing
in the middle of a wall, a bedroom on any floor, a bathroom on any floor, a closet on any floor, either
side of the house, a hallway, what's the rhyme or reason? What about over a window well - will
there be access or exit from the well? How long can the bump out be; how close to the property line
can it be? How much roof over-hang can there be that decreases the distance between houses? What
safety factors to consider? What about a window well at the neighboring house that a person is
forced to step towards to avoid the bump-out? What about the neighbor's privacy? etc...
There are no additional questions or rules or discussion needed when the 5 foot side set-back rule is
used.
Please keep it simple and reject the bump and support the existing 5 foot side set-back.
Best regards,
Tony & Alice Papay
12038 Hobby Horse Drive, LOT 245
317 575 9637
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