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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, but this isnt' just "any"request. Lots of people are upset about this addition getting approved and the public is paying attention. Also, want to point out that the current structure is already 6 inches too close to the neighbors house before the addition of siding, roofing, gutters, etc. It could be much closer to the 10% threshold[/quote]

Closer, but still not over.

Any objections to the height or design aren't relevant to the impact of the 6 inches. Would their concerns be meaningfully impacted if the structure was moved over a foot? Regardless of what you might claim, we all know they wouldn't.

This is why the homeowner needs a lawyer to argue this.  While the approval process is discretionary, the board is still obligated to make their decisions fairly and consistently. And if they've always found that an encroachment of this size is de minimis, then they'd have a hard time upholding a rejection in this case. [/quote]

Yes, the homeowners do need a lawyer to explain the zoning codes and regulations to them. It appears they might not understand and they’re hoping to find a way that will allow them to go on building this addition. They have spent a lot of money and just don’t want to spend more.  Maybe a lawyer can help them figure out how to get out of this situation while losing as little more as they have to. 
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