HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter to Planning Board from ApplicantGreenspun/Perri , Susan
S20 W . West King Rd
Ithaca NY 14850
To: Danby Town Hall
C/0 Planning Board
1830 Danby Rd, Ithaca NY 14850
Purpose of proposed second dwelling at 520 W. King Rd:
As our current single unitdwellingstands with a relatively small footprint of approximately 1,300 square
feet of conditioned living space, we would like to expand . Instead ofadd ingt oourex isting home we are
proposing to erect a second unit containing approximately 450square feet of living space, provid in g a
private dwelling for guests; mother-in-law , aunts, uncles, kids return ing home from college, etc .
If we should find thatthe proposed second dwelling is not being used as much as we had anticipated,
we could rent it out for additional income . We believe that a detached dwelling would be a sensible
choice for both applications; ( a rental and or guest house).
Given the proposed placement of the second dwelling , {please see the rendering provided), we feel the
impact of this second dwelling would have minimal to no adverse im pact on our property and or our
neighbor's scenicviews .
The only temporary soil disturbance to the land would be the excavation for the foundation that the
new house would sit on, as the goal is to tie into and utilize the existing septic and waste water systems,
well, and electrical service. As shown in the 11x17" color render ing of the site plan, the prop o sed serond
dwelli~would sit south, southeast between our existing home and West King Rd, leaving the majority
of our2.4 acre parcel undisturbed and accessibleforfuture agricultural use.
After reading through the "Miscellaneous consi derations for special permits" Section 902, we fe el that a
seconddwellingofthissize (approximately450ft 2 ) would be easy to maintain, provide parking for, and
manage noise control, as it would only be big enough to host one guest at a time.
We appreciate your review and consideration for our proposed second dwelling.
Yours truly,
Nathaniel Greenspun, Susan Perri