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Approved 10/11121 <br /> 1 area along the property line that could support landscaping. There would be a 30 foot wide area along West on the <br /> 2 property line that would support landscaping. And there would be a 40 foot potential area along the northern property <br /> 3 line that could potentially support landscaping. So what staff would work with the applicant to verify that there is existing <br /> 4 foliage in those areas that would meet the minimum landscaping requirements for type land use buffer albeit to a <br /> 5 reduced size. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Leon Meyers: Does that answer your question Mr. Tucker <br /> 8 <br /> 9 Justin Tucker: I think so <br /> 10 <br /> 11 Leon Meyers: Stated there are standards for interpretations for this variance. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Justin Tucker: Stated as representatives from Duke indicated as we talked beforehand and they agreed to not expand <br /> 14 their equipment any farther to the north or the west. I just want to confirm it is documented in these minutes sufficient <br /> 15 for me to bring up later. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Leon Meyers: Stated I suspect the board is going to want to add a condition to this variance that will limit expansion <br /> 18 under this variance. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Justin Tucker: Stated okay that answered my questions. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 Leon Meyers: Asked the board if they had any other questions. Asked Mr. Harvey to provide summary. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 Michael Harvey: Asked if there are anyone in the public or of the applicant if they wish to make a final presentation. 1 <br /> 25 wanted to do a couple housecleaning items. I think the staff abstract speaks for itself. On page 97 is the applicant <br /> 26 suggested findings. Remember that in order to approve a variance you are required to go through the script that begins <br /> 27 on page 97 outlining your rationale for either approval or disapproval of the variance. Mr. Harvey reads the <br /> 28 requirements on the facts of findings. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 <br /> REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff BOA <br /> FINDINGS: <br /> In accordance with Section 2.10.3 of the UDO, the Board of Adjustment shall also consider the following before <br /> the application for a VARIANCE can be approved. <br /> Sec 2.10.3 (A) Application package Staff <br /> Unnecessary hardship would (ATTACHMENT 1) inclusive agrees. <br /> result from the strict application including: <br /> of the Ordinance. It shall not be 1. Narrative; Yes <br /> necessary to demonstrate that, 2. Site Plan; <br /> in the absence of the variance, 3. Staff Abstract; <br /> no reasonable use can be made 4. Attachment 2 —Site <br /> of the property. Assessments. <br /> The substation was developed <br /> in 1973 prior to the adoption of <br /> current land use regulations, <br /> most notably the 75 ft. Type E <br /> land use buffer. <br /> Existing utility infrastructure has <br /> reached/is past its useful life and <br /> needs to be replaced/upgraded <br /> 8 <br />