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Home My WebLink About7/9/2020 - Zoning Board Of Appeals - Summary Agenda - July 2020 Zba Summary AgendaRalph Shields, Chair Shelley LaMastra, Vice Chair David Lawton John McCoy Taylor Meyer Ian Shuff Butch Stockover Council Liaison: Ross Cunniff Staff Liaison: Noah Beals LOCATION: Meeting will be held virtually The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224-6001) for assistance. REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2020 8:30 AM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA Participation for this remote Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be available online or by phone. No one will be allowed to attend in person. Public Participation (Online): Individuals who wish to address the Zoning Board of Appeals via remote public participation can do so through Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/91817066407. Individuals participating in the Zoom session should also watch the meeting through that site. The meeting will be available to join beginning at 8:15 a.m. on July 9, 2020. Participants should try to sign in prior to 8:30 a.m. if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. In order to participate: Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). You need to have access to the internet. Keep yourself on muted status. If you have any technical difficulties during the hearing, please email kscheidenhelm@fcgov.com. Public Participation (Phone): If you do not have access to the internet, you can call into the hearing via phone. The number to dial is 253 215 8782or 669 900 9128, with webinar ID: 918 1706 6407. (Continued on next page) Zoning Board of Appeals Page 2 July 9, 2020 • CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL • APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING • CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (Items Not on the Agenda) • APPEALS FOR VARIANCE TO THE LAND USE CODE 1. APPEAL ZBA200022 Address: 2921 Moore Lane Owner/Petitioner: Michael & Casey Robinson Zoning District: U-E Code Section: 4.2(D)(2)(b) Project Description: This is a request to locate a propane tank 10 feet from the front property line, encroaching 20 feet into the 30 foot required front setback. 2. APPEAL ZBA200023 Address: 1131 LaPorte Ave. Owner/Petitioner: Gregg & Mary Perry Zoning District: L-M-N Code Section: 3.5.2(E)(2) Project Description: This request is for a variance to build a carport attached to an existing accessory building (garage) encroaching 10 feet into the 15 foot required street facing side setback. 3. APPEAL ZBA200024 Address: 305 W. Swallow Road Owner: Foothills Assembly of God Petitioner: Matt Everhart Zoning District: R-L Code Section: 3.8.7.2(B)Table B Project Description: This request is for a variance to install a 3 foot tall wall sign logo for Foothills Assembly of God, exceeding the maximum height of dimensional wall signs in the residential sign district by 1.5 feet. The meeting will be available beginning at 8:15 a.m. Please call in to the meeting prior to 8:30 a.m., if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time – phone participants will need to hit *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Committee. Once you join the meeting: keep yourself on muted status. If you have any technical difficulties during the hearing, please email kscheidenhelm@fcgov.com. Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, the Staff Liaison needs to receive those materials via email by 24 hours before the meeting. Individuals uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or unable to participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to nbeals@fcgov.com. The Staff Liaison will ensure the Board or Commission receives your comments. If you have specific comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email and send 24 hours prior to the meeting. As required by City Council Ordinance 079, 2020, a determination has been made by the chair after consultation with the City staff liaison that conducting the hearing using remote technology would be prudent. Zoning Board of Appeals Page 3 July 9, 2020 4. APPEAL ZBA200025 Address: 419 E. Laurel Street Owner/Petitioner: Adam & Lauren Rubin Zoning District: N-C-M Code Section: 4.8(E)(4) & 3.8.19(A)(6) Project Description: This is a request for two variances. The first is to build an addition to the existing accessory building to match the existing building's setback of 2 feet 9 inches from the side property line, encroaching 2 feet 3 inches into the required 5 foot side setback. The second is for the eaves to encroach an additional 1foot into the setback, encroaching a total of 3 feet 9 inches into the setback where permitted encroachment for an eave is 2.5 feet. 5. APPEAL ZBA200027 Address: 2301 Limousin Ct. Owner/Petitioner: Derek Smith Zoning District: R-L Code Section: 3.8.11(C)(1); 3.8.11(C)(2) Project Description: This request is for a variance to build a 6 foot tall fence between the front of the building and front property line. The maximum height allowed in the front yard is 4 feet. • OTHER BUSINESS • ADJOURNMENT Application Request for Variance from the Land Use Code The Zoning Board of Appeals has been granted the authority to approve variances from the requirements of Articles 3 and 4 of the Land Use Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall not authorize any use in a zoning district other than those uses which are specifically permitted in the zoning district. The Board may grant variances where it finds that the modification of the standard would not be detrimental to the public good. Additionally, the variance request must meet at least one of the following justification reasons: (1) by reason of exceptional physical conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situations unique to the property, including, but not limited to physical conditions such as exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or topography, the strict application of the code requirements would result in unusual and exceptional practical difficulties or undue hardship upon the occupant/applicant of the property, provided that such difficulties or hardship are not caused by an act or omission of the occupant/applicant (i.e. not self-imposed); (2) the proposal will promote the general purpose of the standard for which the variance is requested equally well or better than would a proposal which complies with the standard for which the variance is requested; (3) the proposal will not diverge from the Land Use Code standards except in a nominal, inconsequential way when considered in the context of the neighborhood. This application is only for a variance to the Land Use Code. Building Code requirements will be determined and reviewed by the Building Department separately. When a building or sign permit is required for any work for which a variance has been granted, the permit must be obtained within 6 months of the date that the variance was granted. However, for good cause shown by the applicant, the Zoning Board of Appeals may consider a one-time 6 month extension if reasonable and necessary under the facts and circumstances of the case. An extension request must be submitted before 6 months from the date that the variance was granted has lapsed. Petitioner or Petitioner’s Representative must be present at the meeting Location: 300 LaPorte Ave, Council Chambers, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Date: Second Thursday of the month Time: 8:30 a.m. Variance Address Petitioner’s Name, if not the Owner City Fort Collins, CO Petitioner’s Relationship to the Owner is Zip Code Petitioner’s Address Owner’s Name Petitioner’s Phone # Code Section(s) Petitioner’s Email Zoning District Additional Representative’s Name Justification(s) Representative’s Address Justification(s) Representative’s Phone # Justification(s) Representative’s Email Reasoning Date ___________________________________ Signature __________________________________________ Updated 02.18.20 We are requesting a variance to relocate our propane tank at our property at 2921 Moore Lane. Rather than have the propane tank 30 feet from our front (eastern) property line, we would like to have it 10 feet from our front (eastern) property line. We want to relocate the propane tank from its current position as we get ready to build a detached garage and driveway on the south side of our house. The current site of our propane tank is where the driveway and SE corner of the garage would be situated. We live on the SW corner of Moore Lane and Falcon Road. Our property is at the dead end of Moore Lane at the Pleasant Valley Ditch, and we have been told by the City of Fort Collins that they will never extend the road to connect with the other part of Moore Lane to the south of us (off of Moffat.) The ditch runs through our property on the southern side. We would relocate the propane tank to sit 35 feet from the center of the ditch, per the ditch company’s requirements and easement. We would like to place the propane tank near the SE corner of our lot, but on the north side of the ditch. The only people to drive onto that section of Moore Lane (towards the place we want to relocate the tank) would be us since the road ends right there. The nearest neighbor to the east maintains access to his pasture off of this section of Moore Lane but the propane tank would be located more than 60 feet from his access gate. The next nearest neighbor to this relocated propane tank spot would be our neighbor to the south, across the ditch, who is not impacted at all since he accesses his property only off of Moffat. The proposed relocation spot provides easy access for the propane company to pull in and fill our tank without having to enter farther into our property. They currently must come into our backyard, through a gate in our fence, to access the tank. With the ditch running through our property, the functional space of our property is narrow in the front and wider in the back. As such, to explore other areas to locate the propane tank and maintain access to the tank for the propane company would require us to move it to the NW side of our property. We are currently on septic and our septic system and leach field are already located on that side of our property, limiting our ability to place it over there. Our water line also runs on that side of our property as well. To locate our propane tank on that side of our property would require us to put it quite a ways from our house and directly in front of our neighbors who live at the end of Falcon Road. We will build a fence around the relocated propane tank for visual interest. 35 feet to house (currently at 15 feet) 10 feet to front property line 35 feet to center of ditch Proposed location Proposed location Future Driveway Future garage Septic line Water line Property lines Future garage and driveway Large berm to be graded to match rest of ditch bank Property line Propane tank Solid fence We would surround the tank with a solid fence so it isn’t immediately visible from the “street” Tank Application Request for Variance from the Land Use Code The Zoning Board of Appeals has been granted the authority to approve variances from the requirements of Articles 3 and 4 of the Land Use Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall not authorize any use in a zoning district other than those uses which are specifically permitted in the zoning district. The Board may grant variances where it finds that the modification of the standard would not be detrimental to the public good. Additionally, the variance request must meet at least one of the following justification reasons: (1) by reason of exceptional physical conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situations unique to the property, including, but not limited to physical conditions such as exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or topography, the strict application of the code requirements would result in unusual and exceptional practical difficulties or undue hardship upon the occupant/applicant of the property, provided that such difficulties or hardship are not caused by an act or omission of the occupant/applicant (i.e. not self-imposed); (2) the proposal will promote the general purpose of the standard for which the variance is requested equally well or better than would a proposal which complies with the standard for which the variance is requested; (3) the proposal will not diverge from the Land Use Code standards except in a nominal, inconsequential way when considered in the context of the neighborhood. This application is only for a variance to the Land Use Code. Building Code requirements will be determined and reviewed by the Building Department separately. When a building or sign permit is required for any work for which a variance has been granted, the permit must be obtained within 6 months of the date that the variance was granted. However, for good cause shown by the applicant, the Zoning Board of Appeals may consider a one-time 6 month extension if reasonable and necessary under the facts and circumstances of the case. An extension request must be submitted before 6 months from the date that the variance was granted has lapsed. Petitioner or Petitioner’s Representative must be present at the meeting Location: 300 LaPorte Ave, Council Chambers, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Date: Second Thursday of the month Time: 8:30 a.m. Variance Address Petitioner’s Name, if not the Owner City Fort Collins, CO Petitioner’s Relationship to the Owner is Zip Code Petitioner’s Address Owner’s Name Petitioner’s Phone # Code Section(s) Petitioner’s Email Zoning District Additional Representative’s Name Justification(s) Representative’s Address Justification(s) Representative’s Phone # Justification(s) Representative’s Email Reasoning Date ___________________________________ Signature __________________________________________ Updated 02.18.20 6410 S. College Ave. Ste. A • Fort Collins, CO 80525 • 970-221-2627 • www.conceptsignco.com June 10, 2020 Fort Collins Zoning Board of Appeals 281 N. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 To whom it may concern: Concept Signs & Graphics is appealing to the board for a variance on behalf of Foothills Assembly of God at 305 W. Swallow Rd. We received a permit approval for the text portion of the signage. However, the logo portion was not approved. The requested change deviates slightly from the current sign code. The setback from McClelland Dr. and Swallow is several hundred feet. This will not be a huge impact to being seen from the ROW. Visibility of the sign from the road will be difficult at best (see photos attached). The sign is non-illuminated and already small in scale to the building and the property size. The sign faces primarily commercial properties. Due to the current restrictions this would cause the visibility and effectiveness of the sign to be reduced tremendously. The overall height that we are requesting for a variance is 3’. This adjustment would not be detrimental visually or otherwise to the neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Matt Everhart Concept Signs & Graphics 6410 S. College Ave. Ste. A • Fort Collins, CO 80525 • 970-221-2627 • www.conceptsignco.com View from Swallow Rd. Sign location is circled in red. View from McClelland Dr. Sign location is circled in red. View from intersection of Swallow Rd. and McClelland Dr. Sign location is circled in red. June 9, 2020 City of Fort Collins Zoning Board of Appeals 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Variance Request for 419 E Laurel St To whom it may concern: I am requesting two variances to the Land Use Code for section 4.8 (E)(4) which sets the minimum side yard setback at 5’ and section 3.8.19 (A)(6) which states that eaves may only project 2’-6” into a required setback. We are proposing to expand and remodel an existing detached garage that was built 2’-9” from the side yard property line probably in the 1930’s or 1940’s. The existing garage is in poor shape and in need of maintenance to keep it useable and safe. The garage is currently used as shop/storage space since it is not large enough to fit a typical vehicle due to an internal wood support central in the space. Our hope is to extend the existing garage structure south towards the alley to create a proper single car garage and then remodel the existing space and keep it for shop/storage use. The siding, which contains asbestos, would be replaced and the existing structural framing supplemented as needed to ensure a safe structure. There isn’t a water or sewer connection to the garage now and they wouldn’t be added with this proposed project. Note the ILC included shows the distance from the existing garage to the side property line at ±3’. However, on the drawings and in this request, we are noting this distance to be 2’-9” which we believe represents the worst-case scenario. In the event a variance is granted, we want to avoid finding out later that we need more of a variance than was actually requested. We are asking for a variance to the Land Use Code for the following reasons: 1. Hardship - We understand the existing garage is existing non-compliant with current codes and doesn’t require justification to be remodeled. However, to expand the structure south towards the alley in compliance with the 5’ side yard setback would prove very difficult for the following reasons: a. We are constrained on the site by underground utilities (electric and cable) passing by the garage approximately 2’-5” to the east of the existing structure. If the new structure were to be offset approximately 2’-3” to the east to meet the setback requirement then these utilities would need to be relocated. For the electric service alone, this would entail a minimum of 115’ of new wiring since the new run would be longer than the existing run. The additional cost to relocate these utilities when added onto the already challenging existing conditions (including asbestos removal and disposal) would likely make this project financially unviable. b. There is a large utility pole and electrical ground box just east of the current driveway in the alley. Further east there is an electrical vault and a communications pedestal. These utilities dictate where there is drive access onto our property from the alley. Offsetting the new addition 2’-3” to the east to meet the 5’ side yard setback would push the new garage door east and make access from the alley problematic. The garage door access would be partially blocked by the utility pole and electrical ground box and making the sharp turn in from the alley, around these utilities, and then into the garage at an angle would be difficult. i. A secondary impact of doing this is we wouldn’t be left with enough space to park a second vehicle off the alley. The remaining exterior parking space wouldn’t be wide enough to fit a second vehicle which would reduce off-street parking for the property. This would be unfortunate especially with restricted parking along Laurel in the front. 2. Nominal and Inconsequential a. Within the context of the neighborhood, this expansion would not be atypical. There are numerous large garages off the alley within our block that do not appear to meet typical setback requirements due to the age of the neighborhood. Our neighbor to the west has a two-car sized garage that is a similar distance (around 2’-9”) from their west property line. This neighbor has expressed support for our proposed plan. The neighbor to the east has a two-car garage right of the alley but they were only able to do this because their alley access isn’t restricted by utility vaults/poles. b. While the new addition would encroach into the side yard setback by 2’-3”, the overall impact will be limited to the adjacent property for the following reasons: i. Though the new roof is proposed to be taller, the existing eave height will remain the same at about 8’-3”. This is lower than the 10’ maximum eave height allowed. ii. The maximum allowable building height is 20’ but the height of this structure would be less than 17’. iii. The structure along the side property line including the eave will be 1-hour fire rated to be compliant with International Residential Code requirements. In addition, we will remove a window along the west wall since openings are no longer allowed within 3’ of the property line per Code. c. If the variance to reduce the side yard setback is granted, we would also request that the maximum 2’-6” eave projection into the setback be increased by 6” to allow a reasonable roof overhang on the west side to better protect the new structure from water runoff. Currently we show a 9” overhang on the drawings which keeps the eave projection 2’ from the property line. This distance would comply with International Residential Code requirements which doesn’t allow any projections within 2’ of the property line. This overhang would also be 3” less than the current 12” overhang on the existing garage. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Adam Rubin, 419 E Laurel St Fort Collins, CO 80524 Adamrubin2001@yahoo.com (760)310-0845 6,'(6(7%$&. 4:(6787,/,7< 32/( (/(&75,&$/ *5281'%2; &20081,&$7,216 3('(67$/ (;,67,1* '5,9(:$< 3523(57</,1( 3523(57</,1( 3523(57</,1( (;,67,1*+286( ($67/$85(/675((7 (;,67,1* *$5$*( $3352; 6) 528*+5287,1*2)(;,67,1* 81'(5*5281'(/(&75,&$1' &$%/(6(59,&(672+286(3(5 87,/,7</2&$7(6 352326('$'',7,21 $3352;,0$7(/<6) (/(&75,&$/ 9$8/7 ($67/$85(/675((7 $//(< *$5'(1 (;,67,1* )(1&( 7<3,&$/ $5($2):25. 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STREET I FOUND#4REBAR Address: 419 East Laurel Street, Fort Collins, Colorado Parcel Description: (Source: Client) Lot 8, Block 157, Galligan's Subdivision of Blocks 157 & 167, City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of colorado. IherebycertifythatthisimprovementlocationcertificatewaspreparedforAdamRubin,thatitisnotalandsurveyplatorimprovementsurveyplatandthatitis nottoberelieduponfortheestablishmentoffence,building,orotherfutureimprovementlines.ThiscertificateisvalidonlyforusebyAdanRubinand describes the parcel's appearance on 6-8-2020. Ifurthercertifythattheimprovementsontheabovedescribedparcelonthisdate,6-8-2020,exceptutilitycormections,areentirelywithintheboundariesofthe parcel,exceptasshown,thattherearenoencroachmentsuponthedescribedpremisesbyimprovementsonanyadjoiningpremises,exceptasindicated,andthat thereisnoapparentevidenceorsignofanyeasementcrossingorburdeninganypartofsaidparcel,exceptasnoted. Steven Parks, PLS 38348 0n behalf of Majestic Surveying, LLC MAJ ESTIC SU RVEYING PROJECTNO: 2020168 CLIENT: Rubin DATE: 6-9-2020 SCALE: 1 "=30' Application Request for Variance from the Land Use Code The Zoning Board of Appeals has been granted the authority to approve variances from the requirements of Articles 3 and 4 of the Land Use Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall not authorize any use in a zoning district other than those uses which are specifically permitted in the zoning district. The Board may grant variances where it finds that the modification of the standard would not be detrimental to the public good. Additionally, the variance request must meet at least one of the following justification reasons: (1) by reason of exceptional physical conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situations unique to the property, including, but not limited to physical conditions such as exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or topography, the strict application of the code requirements would result in unusual and exceptional practical difficulties or undue hardship upon the occupant/applicant of the property, provided that such difficulties or hardship are not caused by an act or omission of the occupant/applicant (i.e. not self-imposed); (2) the proposal will promote the general purpose of the standard for which the variance is requested equally well or better than would a proposal which complies with the standard for which the variance is requested; (3) the proposal will not diverge from the Land Use Code standards except in a nominal, inconsequential way when considered in the context of the neighborhood. This application is only for a variance to the Land Use Code. Building Code requirements will be determined and reviewed by the Building Department separately. When a building or sign permit is required for any work for which a variance has been granted, the permit must be obtained within 6 months of the date that the variance was granted. However, for good cause shown by the applicant, the Zoning Board of Appeals may consider a one-time 6 month extension if reasonable and necessary under the facts and circumstances of the case. An extension request must be submitted before 6 months from the date that the variance was granted has lapsed. Petitioner or Petitioner’s Representative must be present at the meeting Location: 300 LaPorte Ave, Council Chambers, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Date: Second Thursday of the month Time: 8:30 a.m. Variance Address Petitioner’s Name, if not the Owner City Fort Collins, CO Petitioner’s Relationship to the Owner is Zip Code Petitioner’s Address Owner’s Name Petitioner’s Phone # Code Section(s) Petitioner’s Email Zoning District Additional Representative’s Name Justification(s) Representative’s Address Justification(s) Representative’s Phone # Justification(s) Representative’s Email Reasoning Date ___________________________________ Signature __________________________________________ We are requesting a variance from the fence building code to allow a 6-foot privacy forward of the face of the garage on the east side of the property. It will be a standard 6’ cedar privacy fence that stays out of the safe sight triangle and at least 2’ away from the city sidewalk. (1) Hardship – Imposed by abnormal shallowness of the “back” yard. We are requesting to build a 6ft fence in front of the face of our property on only the east side of the house. This variance request is based on the reasoning of exceptional physical conditions since the majority of the house’s yard is located on the side of the house. This presents an undue hardship unique to the property and allows only 19 feet of usable space between the house and the rear fence. This causes an exceptional narrowness of the backyard and vastly different than most other properties in the neighborhood. Installing a 6 foot privacy fence in front of the face of the house will allow occupants full practical usage of yard and improve the security of the backyard. (2) Equally well or better – Usability, security, and privacy will be improved for the property AND the neighbors on the cul-de-sac. Installing a 6-foot privacy fence in front of the face of the house will allow occupants full practical usage of the yard and improve the security of the backyard. It will also help increase the privacy and security of the neighboring houses on the cul-de-sac by providing a physical barrier between them and the main thoroughfare through the neighborhood. (3) Nominal and inconsequential – The curb appeal and street view of the house will not be affected. It will fit with the design of the rest of the neighborhood. The 6-foot privacy fence will extend in front of the face of the garage on only one side of the house. The part of the house with the better aesthetics will fall within the Land Use Code and the appearance of the house will meet neighborhood expectations. Additionally, there are multiple properties in the neighborhood with curbside aesthetics similar to what we are proposing. Pictures can be found in the PowerPoint presentation. The properties with similar aesthetics have neighboring 6-foot privacy fences in front of the face of the house. Though it is usually two different properties, the property appearance is still similar to that of what we are proposing. City Code Variance for 2301 Limousin Ct. 05/26/20 Property Address: 2301 Limousin Ct. Fort Collins CO 80526 (The map spelling is wrong for the street) Property Zoning: Low Density Residential District Brown Farm Plat Map Proposed area for backyard XOutlined in blue Proposed Fence line X6’ Privacy Fence X Including the shaded area X Forward of the Garage XOutside “Safe Sight” Triangle XIncrease privacy and security of cul-de-sac Distances and final fence shape dependent upon what Fort Collins city engineers deem safe for driving visibility. Fence Design X6’ Privacy Fence – Cedar XFence will fit required setback of 2’ from sidewalks XFence will maintain sight triangle for stop sign corner N Est. Safe Sight Triangle Proposed Fence to Fit Safe Triangle Other Properties X The Brown Farm neighborhood (and others) X There are multiple houses near this house that have 6-foot fences which extend beyond the face of the garage X They aren’t typically the same property X The fence in front of the face of the garage is usually that of another’s backyard fence X BUT… the aesthetics are the same X The visuals of our property’s fence with the variance will fit with the rest of the neighborhood X It will not stand out as an exception to any rules X The following slides will demonstrate these visuals House with fence in front of garage face House with fence in front of garage House with fence in front of garage House with fence in front of garage House with wrap-around fence House with similar wrap-around fence on Hampshire/Cotswold Similar corner to fit safety sight triangle Back of House – Minimal usable space Side-yard space to be fenced in -Much more usable “back” yard -Fence will still fit “Safety Triangle” requirements for the corner -This view of the house contributes very little to the aesthetics of the sidewalk / street view Curbside Aesthetics NOT impacted - This is the view of the house that will NOT be impacted by the construction of the proposed fence - The fence will improve the aesthetics and security of the cul-de-sac by blocking part of the main thoroughfare - We have reached out to our neighbors and they either want the fence as well or don’t care Thank you for your consideration Derek and Brittany Smith 2301 Limousin Ct. 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