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q.A -12 ATTACHMENT 1 required day light plain provisions of the Zoning Ordinance (along with all other applicable requirements) the subject property could support approximately 1,900 square feet. — A combination of one, two, or all three of these design alternatives could result in a substantial addition and represents a build -out potential similar to other homes in the area on the same sized parcels. Consequently, granting of the variance would be considered a special privilege in contrast to development standards imposed on other 6,500 square foot R -1 lots in the neighborhood. In addition, Ordinance 1130.273, effective November 15, 1990 established a rear yard setback requirement of twenty feet. Prior to this ordinance being adopted the rear yard setback requirement for properties zoned R -1 was six (6) feet. Therefore, any construction prior to the adoption of this ordinance would be considered legal non - conforming. Any construction proposed on a parcel zoned R -1 following the adoption of this ordinance would be subject to the twenty (20) foot rear yard requirement. Homes that were built with setbacks less than twenty (20) feet prior to the ordinance amendment in 1990, are not considered to be precedent cases. Homes that were built with setbacks less than twenty (20) feet with variances granted due to irregular parcel shape are also not precedent cases. 3. The Zoning Administrator must establish that the approval of the requested Variance will not be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of the R -1 Zoning District as stated in Article 5 of the Zoning Ordinance is to stabilize and protect the residential character of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life on a neighborhood basis. As previously stated the subject property currently complies with all applicable zoning ordinances with respect to setbacks, lot coverage, height, and parking requirements. The subject property is of substantial size and has the ability to accommodate additional square footage within the required building envelope (without the need for a variance). One of the intentions of a twenty (20) foot rear yard setback is to preserve open space between land uses. The proposed fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback would minimize the amount of buffer, or transitional space, between the existing single - family residence and the community park (Mariner Park) located behind the subject property. By requiring a twenty (20) foot rear yard setback the code is ensuring that the transitional space between the subject