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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES August 26, 2013 The Washington Township Board of Zoning Appeals met in regular session on August 26, 2013 in the Meeting Room of Washington Township Government Center. Members of the Board present were Mr. Horine, Mrs. Mulligan, Mr. McDaniel, Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Roberts. Mr. Schwartz was excused. Call to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge Allegiance. Mr. McDaniel, Chairman, explained the hearing format and voting procedure. The Oath was administered by Mr. McDaniel to all persons planning to testify. Case # A-1673 John D. Mott request a variance for accessory structure setback of side yard located at 29 Louelm Avenue Zoning Manager, Ryan Lee, presented the case. The applicant is requesting a variance for the reduction of side yard setback for an accessory structure in the rear yard than would otherwise be permitted by the Zoning Resolution standards. The side yard setback for accessory structures in the front half of the rear yard is 15 feet from the property line within an R-4 zoning district; consistent with the setback provision for the principle structure on the lot. This is done to provide setbacks consistent with the residential homes for the portion of the rear yards within close proximity to neighboring lots. The proposed variance request will encroach into the required side yard setback by 5 feet, leaving the proposed structure setback 10 feet from the side lot line. The rear yard of 29 Louelm has a substantial incline sloping upward toward the rear lot line. The physical limitations of the rear yard slope and proximity to the driveway affect the reasonable placement of the structure conforming to Township standards. The applicant is showing that due consideration to the aesthetics and site improvements have been considered through matching existing building materials and style as well as yard drainage. The neighboring property owner has also submitted a letter for consideration supporting the requested variance. Staff recommends approval of the variance as requested. Mr. McDaniel asked if the letter of support from the neighboring property was the neighbor with the fence line in the photo. Mr. Lee confirmed that it was the neighbor in support of the accessory structure. 1