Karen Berchtold, Senior Planner, presented the following:
- Location, Aerial, and Zoning Maps
- Variance Request
- Topography
- Drainage Easements
- Site Photos
- BOA Findings
- Applicant Justification and Staff Assessment
Rob Longaker, of the WLB Group, representing the applicant, reviewed his response to the BOA findings and responded to the Board members' questions. In addition, Mr. Longaker provided a handout to the Board demonstrating that other model homes placed on the lot were also challenged.
Larry Appel, Long Realty realtor, responded to questions in regard to average home square footage and lot size in the Catalina Ridge development.
Chair Adler opened and closed the public hearing, there being no speakers.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Zinkin and seconded by Vice Chair Christopher to approve OV1012-01 variance request to allow the home on Lot 25 in the Rivers Edge/Canada del Oro Estates to encroach ten feet into the forty foot rear setback.
MOTION carried, 4-1 with Member Dankwerth opposed.