My town will have a hearing soon concerning an application of my immediate neighbor for relief to the setback zoning. They will be building an addition to their home, on the side toward my driveway, and will come closer to the property line than the 20' setback required.
Ours is a neighborhood of 3 and 4 bedroom ranch and split level homes on about
1/2 acres apiece. The neighbors in question live on my north side and somewhat downhill. The addition will come fairly close to my driveway on that side of the house (maybe 10 or 15 feet - they've mentioned the addition and I know one tree that will be removed). Our relations are amicable and our sons play together, although differences in background and interests are enough that we're not really friends. But good neighbors.Honestly, I can't think of a reason to object. The shadows on that side are cast by *my* house, there's no real view to be blocked in that direction. The only *possible* impact I foresee is that I had considered at some point in the future building in that direction myself, to finish my underhouse garage into living space and build out to add a garage. But not imminently - perhaps some 5 years from now.
So, my questions are:
- Am I overlooking some consideration? All I can think of are shadowing, view blocking, and loss of privacy, and I think the addition and setback is acceptable considering these.
- Should I ask or require something to prevent any future impacts (what - I don't know, just bringing it up..)
- If all is fine with me, should I attend the hearing anyway?
Thanks! Banty