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-Page 2 The Honorable Jim Hudgens - Creekmont .October 18, 1978 These are basically the same requirements that have been discontinued by the Veterans Administration, and others, due to lots decreasing in size because of higher land and development costs. Eight to ten years ago, Monarch Homes built on lots that were 70 to 75 feet by 120 to 130 feet and the guidelines were workable. One of the many reasons Creekmont was attractive to us was the lot size - the typical being 60 by 110 feet. Many of the new subdivisions that :are being presented to us have lots as small as 50 by 100 feet. With rising cost of land, labor, and material, we are finding it most difficult to present an affordable home. EXAMPLE: Today a 1200 to 1400 square foot home costs within a few hundred dollars of as much as a 1600 square foot home (the smaller home contains the same plumbing, electrical, doors, etc. - the only thing coming out is some slab area, wall space, and roof area - the least expensive components of the home). Monarch Homes proposed program for Creekmont is as follows: Living Area Slab Area Depth (excluding front porches and bow bay windows) Plan #1 1641 sq. ft. 2272 sq. ft. 65 • - Plan #2 1735 2365 44 Plan #3 1851 2451 65 Plan #4 1899 2553 69 _ Creekmont's typical size is 60 by 110 which would allow for a maximum on one level of 1678 square feet of living area: _ 60 x 110 = 6600 33 = 2178 square feet :Less approx. porches, garages - 500 square feet 1678 Maximum depth of the unit would be 59 feet -and maximum width would be 50. With these reasons in mind, we respectfully request variances be granted for Creekmont using the following guidelines: I. Variance in lot coverage by an additional 6 2/30 (from 33 1/3% to 400). In most cases, .our program would be over the present requirement but only 20 to 4o as noted on our plans. •