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MINUTES HUGO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MAY 24, 2007 Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Brunotte, Schumann ABSENT: Puleo ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director (CDD) Rachel Simone, Associate Planner Michele Lindau, Community Development Assistant Minutes of May 10, 2007 Brunotte made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend approval of the minutes of May 10, 2007 as submitted. All Ayes. Motion carried. Hanson Variance for Pool and Decking Setback The Board considered the request of Patrick Hanson, 5971 Egg Lake Road North, for a variance from the rear yard setback for construction of a deck and pool. The Associate Planner explained the applicant wanted to construct the deck 10 feet from the rear property line where 30 feet was required by ordinance. The 32 x 40 foot deck would encompass a 16 X 32 foot pool and would be attached at the ground level of the home. The property is at a slight slope; therefore, the deck would range from one foot to three feet above grade, as it is built towards the rear property line. The pool would be flush with the deck and will be partially underground. A deck had existed 18 feet from the rear property line but had been removed by the applicant. At the time the deck had been constructed, ordinance allowed it to encroach into a rear setback three feet from the property line as long as it was at ground level of the principal building All Ayes. Motion carried. The Board asked if notices had been sent to neighboring property owners and if we received any phone calls or letters. The Associate Planner said notices had been sent, and no letter or calls were received by staff. The applicant was present and indicated he wanted a deck to encompass the pool for safety reasons and ease of maintenance. He did not want to fence in the entire yard but would fence