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> Materials and design: o Exterior to match the existing house in color and style. o Metal roof to match current or future house roof. > Placement considerations: o Avoids septic system and ravine area. o Maintains at least 20 feet from property lines. Board Discussion The board reviewed site layout, including driveway, septic location, neighboring properties, and ravine. There was discussion as to alternative placement such as behind the house or rotated orientation was discussed but deemed less feasible due to significant grading and elevation challenges. The Board brought up drainage concerns. There tends to be a hardship for the applicants if they changed the location which would be substantially higher cost, estimated increase of ~$60,000. The visibility from the road was a topic of discussion. The existing home already presents garage-facing view to the road. The front of the primary residence is toward the pond where as the three door garage faces the road. The proposed structure would not significantly alter the neighborhood character. There was no neighbor feedback or objections received. The adjacent neighbors expressed support. Aesthetic considerations: > Board suggested (not required) adding landscaping or trees. > Encouraged maintaining visual consistency with the home. > Stress keeping with the aesthetics of the neighborhood character. Board Findings The board determined: > The request presents a reasonable hardship due to site constraints and cost. > The proposal does not negatively impact neighborhood character. > The design is consistent with the existing property appearance. MOTION # By Planning Board Member Daniel Driver, second by Planning Board Member Britt Donnelly, to advise the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve Andrew and Loren Pudlewski of 6113 Vermont Hill Road, South Wales, New York an area variance for their accessory building.