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SUMMARY: <br />The applicant requests a variance from the Johnson Meadows PUD to construct a new <br />10'x20' cover over the back deck resulting in a 10' rear setback where 20' is required. The <br />existing deck measures less than 30" in height from grade to the finish floor, and is thus <br />exempt from setback requirements. The deck cover is subject to setback requirements, <br />necessitating the variance request. <br />BACKGROUND: <br />The property is located in the Johnson Meadows subdivision, which the City approved in <br />1996. The house was built in 1997, at which point the existing deck was also constructed. <br />This original deck measured less than 30" in height from grade to the finish floor, which <br />exempted it from meeting the rear setback requirement of 20' minimum. Previous owners <br />appear to have constructed a cover over the existing deck 10' into the rear setback without <br />a building permit. In June 2020, the current homeowners submitted a building permit to <br />replace the deck and non -conforming deck cover, necessitating the variance request. <br />EXISTING CONDITIONS — 601 Johnson Street <br />(The photos below show the previous deck cover that was built in the setback without a <br />variance; the new deck cover will be the same size as the previous one) <br />ie view from the north <br />2 <br />