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KVR...curious about some of the rumors?  I'd appreciate if you would share a few.

Okay...well, tonight is my ZBA meeting for a variance to build a smaller than minimum code home.

I have my papers and presentation together and just need to organize it a bit better.

...Not so sure how this is going to go...I have heard a rumor that there are strong feelings for and against this.

This is a Huge Deal for the Town since I am the first one to challenge this. What happens tonight will set a precedent for all that come after me.

Obviously there are a lot of issues wrapped up in what I am doing.  One of the big ones' is how this impacts land use.  You see I am zoned Agricultural and a single family residential is fine if I was building bigger.  But the concern is over changing the fabric of the Ag Land in the area...what the heck...to me it's about being able to do something reasonable and productive with your land...hey you want a house or a pig farm there???

There is a rumor one of the big Farms here is against setting a precedent here along with the a local Town Politician that doesn't care for me or what I am trying to do...I expect a fight if they show up...although it will damage them within the Town.

On my side, a respected neighbor, our architect and a good friend and huge Farm owner are coming tonight for my side.

I know the ZBA folks are practical and that they new this day would come regarding a challenge of this code. The ZBA is a stand alone group and their decision is final.

Obviously I want the variance.  According to the charter this should all be based on the merits of my 'application' and I believe I meet all of them.  To me this should be what the case is about.  If there are some stinkers there I agree they have a right to have their say within reason and hopefully in a civil and fact based manner; however, this should be judged on the criteria of the ZBA and the merit of my application.  I am a bit concerned about the potential influence some may have tonight, provided they show up. 

Just going to be honest and thorough, respectful and polite, speak when spoken to (speak softly and carry a big stick...hmmm)

This will be interesting.  At this time I believe that things will be done according to Hoyle and that common sense and good will prevail.

Not so sure I like being 'first' at something like this...I know I don't.

...time to take some Tums though.

If you have it in your hearts ... send me good energy.

I will let you know how it goes.