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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes April 19, 2023 Page 3 of 11 She concludes her presentation by reviewing the six -variance criteria. The following indicates staff's analysis of each criteria: Criteria 1 - Criterion Met Staff finds the property has an unusual rear lot line and meets this criterion. The line steps inwards, which creates a unique "pinch point" towards the center of the rear yard. The depth at this point is about 88 ft., whereas the side property lines are 95 ft. on the northeast and 98.6 ft. on the southwest. Criteria 2 - Criterion Met The property has a nonlinear rear lot line and is smaller than many other lots in the subdivision, creating a combined condition that does not exist elsewhere in the neighborhood. Although there are other lots in the Coal Creek Filing 4 subdivision that have concave lot lines, the subject property has a smaller lot area and more intensive "pinch point" than other properties. Criteria 3 - Criterion Met • The subject property's rear lot creates a unique physical circumstance that limits reasonable development when compared to similarly zoned properties that have a consistent lot depth and linear rear yard. Criteria 4 - Criterion Met • The Coal Creek Ranch Filing 4 neighborhood was platted in 1992 and the existing house was built in 1999. The applicant purchased the home in 2021, and therefore did not create the unique lot conditions. Criteria 5 - Criterion Met • Staff finds that the proposal would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Per the exhibit on the left, if the rear property lines were a straight line connecting the rear property corners, no portion of the proposed deck would encroach into the 20 ft. rear setback. A recent deck permit at 631 Augusta proposed a similar distance from the property line with roughly the same square -footage of deck area. Criteria 6 - Criterion Met • The deck is the minimum size needed to provide a functional outdoor living space of similar size to decks on neighboring properties. The stairs provide access to the backyard and both the deck and stairs comply with side yard setbacks. Staff Recommendation: Staff finds the proposal meets the variance review criteria and recommends approval with no conditions. Board Questions of Staff., Sommer asks if staff has a graphic of the deck that overlays on the property. Hassan says she did provide a site plan of the deck. Al,wplicant Presentation: