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Applicants say topography and existing pad make alternatives costly; offer changes to meet code
Summary
Owners of the Rivercrest Drive North property told the commission that lot slope and an existing concrete pad limit placement and raise costs; they said they are willing to change roof pitch or remove the small front outbuilding to meet the commission's height finding.
At the public hearing Michael O'Neil and his wife, Erica, described practical constraints shaping their proposed detached garage: a steep north‑to‑south slope, a sloped concrete pad where the garage would sit, and a desire for an 8‑foot garage door to accommodate their vehicle. O'Neil said removal of the pad and full regrading would be expensive: “We paid $20,000 for the pad,” he told commissioners.
O'Neil explained the tradeoffs they faced if they complied with staff’s suggested alternatives: lowering roof pitch or wall height would reduce usable attic or garage space; moving the structure could block interior light or neighbors’ views; and excavation to lower grade would be costly. After a short recess, the applicants told the commission they were willing to attempt height adjustments and to remove the small front outbuilding if necessary so the total detached accessory area would not exceed 900 square feet.
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