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Supporting Documentation · Sep 17, 2026

09102026_ZB 26 02 13 Porter Road_Combined Completeness and Board Review 2

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Memorandum Page 3 of 6 3. Proposed Project The applicant, Karriem Rhode, is proposing an addition to the rear side of their single-family residential dwelling in order to expand the garage, which is located on the ground floor, and add a new master bathroom to the first floor. The expansion is proposed to align with the edge of the kitchen facing the rear yard (north façade), and the edge of the bedroom facing the eastern side yard (east façade); thereby the expansion as proposed would not increase the existing side or rear yard setback conditions. The floor plans provided by the applicant depict that the proposed footprint measures 22’-3” by 9’-0” at the ground floor. The proposed addition would not increase the overall height of the dwelling but would increase the footprint by approximately ±200 square feet. The roof of the expansion is proposed to include asphalt shingles to match the existing roof conditions. Sine the previous review, minor updates to the plans were made, including a revised front yard setback number on the zoning table to match the conditions depicted in the drawings, a wall was removed from the basement, a window was added in the basement, a new window type was included in the bathroom, the impervious coverage percentages were increased, and multiple labels were updated. Additionally, site details were provided, including a steep slope analysis, in a drainage and grading plan. 4. Completeness (Reiterated from the previous review) This Application Completeness Checklist is included below. Based on the files provided, this application is capable of being deemed complete. Completeness Requirement Complete Incomplete Waiver Request Not Applicable Administrative Requirements § 25-51.2 a. Properly completed application forms X b. Plans, maps and construction details as required X c. Fees and escrow deposits paid (See Section 25-55) We defer to Board Secretary to confirm. d. Payment of taxes, liens and assessments. Verification of taxes dated 5/12/2026 X e. Site inspection authorization form. X f. Compliance with legal notice requirements. This is an ongoing condition. g. Corporation or partnership form. X h. Affidavit of ownership/authorization form. X i. Copies of approvals of other government/agencies as may be required or an affidavit indicating that application has been made to such agencies. X

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