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The character of the locality would not be altered. Some structures are allowed to be within 5 feet of the property line. Financial Impact None Board of Adjustments The Board reviewed this request on May 28, 2019, and unanimously denied the request. A variance denied by the Board is automatically appealed to the City Council. The Board denied the variance based on the position that the following two, of the required five, criteria are not met. 1. Is not in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. 2. The plight of the petitioner is not due to circumstances unique to the property, and is a consequence of the petitioners own action or inaction. The deck design and/or location can be changed to meet the setback requirements Public Hearing The applicant discussed his desire not to block their patio window in order to continue to maintain the view of the wildlife and wetland behind their property. He feels a deck is less of an encumbrance than a garage or shed, which can be up to five feet from the property line. When asked why he cannot make the deck smaller, he stated they drafted various designs but because of current rooflines and window placement, issues kept arising. He also stated the placement of items such as a grill, table, and chairs would not be functionally possible if the deck was made smaller. Since the Board of Adjustment meeting, the neighbor directly to the east (the side the deck is proposed on) has indicated they reviewed the plans and support the approval of the request. Attachments ■ Location Map ■ Applicant's Narratives ■ Aerials ■ Deck Drawings ■ Letter of Support ■ Site Photos N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\06-17-2019\Final\7.5 sr.docx