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Additionally, the site plan indicates that an addition to this area encroaches within the canopy and trunk of an existing Modesto Ash tree located in the rear yard. Although the Modesto Ash tree may be located closer to the eastern side property line than is shown on the site plan, an addition to the first floor in this area may still be constrained due to location of this tree. Therefore, the potential square footage feasible for a first -floor addition in this area may oe less than 260 square feet. Based on the dimensions provided on the site plan, it does not appear that compliance with the open space requirement is feasible if an addition in all of the purple and blue areas is proposed. The area shaded in green represents a small area on the western side of home. Since this area accounts for approximately 61 square feet and is triangular in configuration, an addition on this portion of the home may not be optimal. The area shaded in blue is the largest area within the building envelope. This area is approximately 601 square feet in size, but similar to the purple area, partially encroaches within the canopy of the Modesto Ash tree. An add tion to the area shaded in blue would eliminate the existing open space in the side yard, a concern that has been emphasized by the Lopez family. Unique Configuration of Lot Placement The appellants stated that the configuration of the subject property in relation to the surrounding neighbors is unique within the Val Vista neighborhood. The vicinity map in Figure 7 shows the configuration of the subject property (outlined in red) but also demonstrates that the configuration of the subject parcel, while a unique shape, is not unique to the Val Vista neighborhood. There are several other properties (highlighted with a blue rectangle) shaped in a similar manner to that of the subject property and where the rear property line is bisected by a mutual side property line of properties to the rear. Overhead satellite images of these properties indicate that several properties have reduced rear yard setbacks similar to the subject property. 1.r" } or • . ..fit y* I • . f• %* 1014 _aIC 1\ 111111 �.. '' tp Y 115 �� a p t 1 i.. n \' fi r y l r . , .,,!,.0..,.', `, '` '' ti t � :,r,t.y �" �" ° FIGURE 7: VICINITY MAF' SHOWING CONFIGURATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND OTHER PROPERTIES WITHIN THE VAL VISTA DEVELOPMENT (ALAMEDA CC LINTY PARCEL VIEWER, OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR) Page 11 of 15