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reason that they told me that I could not have the 20-foot setback is, on that site plan 1117 you
<br />see there was a lot line alteration subdivision, because of that subdivision that was dated after I
<br />believe 1997, thatÓs the reason I could not qualify for that 20-foot. Then later they told me, well,
<br />that lot line alteration was not really a subdivision, itÓs insignificant. But again, a subdivision is
<br />a subdivision; the land was subdivided and there was a lot line alteration. And I was told that,
<br />well, it did not really affect anything, it would not affect the rule, the intention of Rule 11-16
<br />(sic). But I believe the intention of that rule is that people cannot manipulate by subdividing,
<br />therefore going from 40-foot to 20-foot setback, therefore not getting closer to the shoreline Î I
<br />think thatÓs the, I really believe thatÓs clearly the intention that that cannot be manipulated and
<br />abused. Now, that lot line alteration, the map that I showed you, if you see, I think it had great
<br />impact; because of the way the line is now, with the 20-foot setback, the building can be built a
<br />lot closer to the shoreline. ItÓs very clear. So anyways, that is basically one of the biggest
<br />concerns that I have, is that setback from the shoreline.
<br />The next is height, which is technical, and I donÓt know, I would probably question that at the
<br />Plan Approval level, which I believe this is not the place to talk about, so I will not. But I know
<br />clearly the way what has been proposed does not follow the definition of the building height as,
<br />you know, it is in, you will see, 1991, which we are still follo
<br />HOUSEL: Commissioners, do you have any questions of the applicant, or the petitioner? Okay.
<br />I had a question. When was your house built?
<br />GHALAMFARSA: Nineteen fifty-seven, I believe. It was my birthday; we were actually born
<br />together.
<br />HOUSEL: And you live there full-time?
<br />GHALAMFARSA: Fifty-two, IÓm sorry, Ó52. Yes, I do.
<br />HOUSEL: Okay, you live there full-time right now. And do you plan to, I think you mentioned
<br />you possibly might add on to your home?
<br />GHALAMFARSA: IÓm sorry?
<br />HOUSEL: You might expand your home at a future date?
<br />GHALAMFARSA: Maybe build one small bedroom in the back, maybe.
<br />HOUSEL: Okay, just so IÓm clear and so the Commission can have all the facts and understand
<br />your position, how do you believe this proposed development will
<br />GHALAMFARSA: Density Î pretty much similar to what the concerns of my neighbor has Î
<br />density, the height, the privacy. But again, IÓd like to state again that I donÓt look at it too
<br />personally; I look at it long, super long term, yes.
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