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16 Eden Street Statement of HardshipStatement of Hardship — Relief from Section 4.1.1 Following the recent ﬁre, we are requesting zoning relief to allow the rebuilding of our home consistent with structural safety, current building codes, and the property’s existing footprint. 1. Do special conditions and circumstances especially affect the land, building, or structure involved, generally not affecting other lands, buildings, and structures in the same district? Yes. The subject property is improved by a legally existing single-family home that predates current zoning and is legally nonconforming. The structure sustained extensive ﬁre damage that compromised the entire roof system, including the attic framing and support members. This level of damage is unique to this property and does not generally affect others in the district. Additionally, the home’s placement within the lot’s setback areas—established long before current zoning—combined with the lot’s size and shape, imposes rebuilding constraints not commonly faced by neighboring properties. 2. Will literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance involve substantial hardship to the applicant in attempting to put the property to productive use? Yes. Due to the ﬁre damage, the roof structure requires full replacement; partial repairs are neither safe nor compliant with current building codes. The attic space is integral to this structural rebuild and necessary to meet all applicable safety, insulation, ventilation, and egress requirements. Strict enforcement of current setback and dimensional requirements prevents rebuilding within the existing footprint, which would leave the property partially unusable and impose signiﬁcant practical and ﬁnancial hardship. 3. Can desirable relief be granted without substantial detriment to the public good, and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the ordinance? Yes. The proposed roof replacement and attic reconstruction will restore the home within its original footprint and maintain its character as a single-family residence. The chosen roof design aligns with the architectural character of neighboring homes, many of which include attic spaces, ensuring visual continuity within the neighborhood. Elevations conﬁrm there will be no increase in building height or bulk. The relief sought poses no adverse impact on public welfare or neighboring properties and is fully consistent with the district’s purpose and intent. We respectfully request that the Board grant the necessary relief so we can restore our home to its safe, code-compliant condition without altering its original character or use. Thank you for your time.