2 Cedar Street Statement of HardshipStatement of Hardship – 2 Cedar Street
Zoning Ordinance section
3.2.4 – Accessor Building (shed) will have to be closer to the home than 10 feet as the distance
between the home and the property line only allows the side setback of 5 feet to be met. It
does not affect any other lands, buildings, or structures in the same district. Of literal
enforcement is required the size of the shed will not allow enough storage for the owner as the
basement is proposed to be converted to a dwelling unit. Desired relief will not affect the intent
of the district but actually enhance it by providing an attractive shed that mimics the
architecture of the home.
4.1.1 – 2 Cedar Street is located within Zoning District B1 with a minimum lot area of 3,500
square feet per dwelling unit. Applicant is proposal to add a section unit which would require
7,000 square feet. The current parcel is 3,747 square feet with no room for expansion as the
parcel is surrounded on two sides by streets and two sides by adjacent parcels. As the proposed
unit will be in the basement it will not affect the land, buildings, or other lands, buildings and
structures in the same district. Literal enforcement of the provisions will not allow the owner to
provide living quarters for their aging parents. There will not be a substantial detriment to the
public and will not derogate the intent of the district or ordinance as the dwelling unit will be in
the basement and substantially unseen.
5.1.6 – The surface parking area, which is existing, will be less than 2 feet to the property line.
This is an existing condition, and the applicant is not proposing to change it. This will not affect
any other lands in the district as it is an existing condition. The area between the building and
property line is only 25.7 feet and will just allow two parking spaces and room to exit the
vehicles and walk to the dwelling.
5.1.8 – The required parking spaces for dwellings (3 spaces) will be impossible to implement as
there is not enough room between the home and property line. If literal enforcement were to
be required, the owner would not be able to accommodate their parents dwelling. The district
will not be derogated from relief on this requirement as there will not be any substantial
changes to parking habits within this district. Other lands, buildings and structures will not be
affected.