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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 Page 5 of 7 Motion is seconded by Cooper. Roll call vote. Name Vote Karen Cooper Yes James Stuart Yes Jessica Leedy Yes Jonathan Mihaly Yes Motion passed/failed: Pass Motion passes 4-0. 476 Catalpa Court (Case # VAR-0318-2020) Staff Reaort of Facts and Issues: Zuccaro informs the board that this application is a request for a variance from the Saratoga Second Filing Planning Unit Development minimum rear yard setback of 15 feet to allow a setback of 7 feet, 10 inches for a covered deck. He shows the location by displaying aerial photos and reviews the background history of the property. This property is in the Saratoga Second Filing Subdivision, which was approved in 1983. This property's lot area is 6,951 Sq. Ft. and its front lot width is 40 ft. He then discusses the property's lot coverage and setbacks, specifically its rear setback which is 15 feet for a principal structure and 10 feet for an accessory structure. He goes into further detail about the applicant's proposal. The request is to allow a 7'- 10" setback where 15' is required. The covered deck is 15' deep by 16' wide (240 sq. ft.) and has an 18' tall gable roof. He displays and reviews the proposed plan. He concludes his presentation by reviewing the six variance criteria. The following indicates staff's analysis of each criteria: Criteria 1 - Criterion Met • The property is unique in that it has a narrow building envelop at the front of the lot that limits the depth of the backyard. Criteria 2 - Criterion Met • The unusual circumstances exist because the RE minimum lot width is 100' and most lots in the neighborhood (non-cul de sac) are 65' to 75' wide compared to 40' for the subject lot. Criteria 3 - Criterion Met • The proposed deck dimensions and size (15' x 16' (240 sq. ft.)) are reasonable and customary. Criteria 4 - Criterion Met • This hardship has not been created by the applicant because the condition of a narrow lot is the result of the 1983 subdivision plat. Criteria 5 - Criterion Met • This variance approval will not alter the character of the neighborhood because the property backs to open space, limiting any potential impacts to the neighbors. In addition, the adjacent property owners have signed letters of support.