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Resolution No. PC-93-02 Page 2 Special circumstances due to the shape and depth of the lot would deprive this homeowner of the use of his property for enjoyment of a two-story addition constructed in the manner proposed and, therefore, this finding can be met. B. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation on other properties classified in the same zoning district. Rear Yard Encroachment: The granting of this variance will not give this homeowner any special privilege that other homeowners in the immediate vicinity, with properties in the same zoning district, do not or would not possess. On the contrary, staff feels that this property-owner would be restricted from using his property in a manner in which other property-owners, wi th regularly shaped lots and constant depth, would be able to enjoy. Therefore, this finding can be made. C. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. Rear Yard Encroachment: The intent of the Municipal Code in requiring a 20 foot rear yard setback for two-story additions is to protect the privacy of neighbors and ensure adequate light, air and open space for each dwelling. The two-story addition has been designed sensitively with the neighbor to the rear, and the neighbor to the side, in mind. The bulk of the addition would be located closer to Golden Avenue, on the street side of the lot, rather than on the interior side of the house which could impact the neighbor to the west. The addition would maintain a 30 foot distance from the interior side (western) property line. Additionally, the applicant has placed only two windows on this western elevation: one larger window in the loft/study, and a smaller window in the utility room.