Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2017 04 19

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Allison Bequette 931 Arapahoe Circle,Louisville CO 80027 303-817-0453 iii. The applicant has sufficient and reasonable access to the backyard and patio via the lower level. Unusual circumstances based on lot topography do not exist. iv. With the 2011 addition and an addition of a second story deck has, and will further affect the value of my property. I have been at this location since 1993. Before the addition I was able to use my backyard and was afforded a certain amount of privacy based on the fact that the house had not been added to and did not restrict me from using my yard. The fence was enough to give each house privacy. I stopped using my backyard because of lack of privacy when the addition went in. To further complicate this issue, the addition of a deck and stairs will absolutely restrict my use of my backyard because (as mentioned earlier) I am at a lower elevation and they are basically on top of me, towering above me. Not to mention that they will be having their parties and eating out on the deck, which, as you can see from the photos, is at the level of my bedroom and in very close proximity. I will be unable to keep my blinds open in the bedroom at anytime of year and will not be able to allow for fresh air to circulate in my upstairs bedroom because I will need to keep the blinds down because of a direct view if me on my bed. Lights and noise from the use of the deck will be a sleeping problem. From the first level I will be subjected to noise and lack of privacy as their home addition and deck addition are above the privacy fence level, making everything thing in view. Our two houses are the closest together in the neighborhood. They will further complicated this matter with the addition of the deck. This will devalue my investment as potential buyers will be turned off by the stunning lack of privacy. v. Modifications have already been afforded this home with the 2011 addition. They have access to their backyard via the lower level out onto the patio (lighted that is, that shines in my eyes all night when they forget to turn them off). I do not believe, given the close proximity of the two houses, the elevation difference and the fact that they are almost at the maximum lot coverage now that it is reasonable to add onto the house more.