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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MAY 3, 1989 PAGE 6 Another neighbor stated that he is concerned that this would make their existing drainage problems worse. The Grauels stated.that they had a letter from a realtor stating that this addition would not devaluate the adjacent propertyies, and advised that they had no intention of hurting the neighbor- hood, and also stated that hanging up sheets would not duplicate their addi- tion. Mr. Grace stated that the addition is beautiful, but it is too big and way over what would ever be approved. Mrs. Grauel pointed out that their lot is extremely wide. Mr. Grace and Mr. Gommersall both suggested that the addition be built north and south instead of east and west. R. Gomersall moved to grant the request of Loretta and Thomas Grauel, 5425 Dorothy Drive, for a 32 foot rear yard variance, violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.08(a), seconded by J. Helon, Roll call on motion: Gomersall, Helon, Grace, and Bugala, no. Motion failed to pass.. Variance denied. 15. Arthur A. Ally Subdivision, northeast corner of Mastick and Columbia Roads, (24454 Mastick Road). Request for variance (1123.12). Request 10 foot variance for depth of lot (one property line less than 135 feet). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.05-(a)3. Referred by Planning Commission April 25, 1989. Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Al1y, Councilman and Mrs. McKay, Mrs. Senal, and Mr. and Mrs. Kurz. Building Commissioner Conway advised that this proposal was ap- proved by Planning Commission with the recommendation that the variance be granted. Mr. Ally explained that there is a century house on the property now which is to be renovated. Mr. Conway clarified that the house is on the corner of Columbia and Mastick Road and either street can be considered the front, the address has no bearing on what is the frontage. Councilman McKay is concerned since if one of the other lots in this subdivision is developed, a house could be built 5 feet from his rear property line. This lot does not require the variance. A neighbor questioned if these lots were to be subdivided again and was advised that they would have to conform to code, R. Grace moved to approve the 10 foot variance for the depth of the lot (one property line less than 135 feet), violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135,05-(a)3, seconded by J. Helon, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 16. Devco Homes, Inc. sublot 26, 24715 Tara.Lynn Drive Request for variance (1123.12). Request 2.5 foot variance for distance between dwellings. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.07(a). Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. He stated that he objects that this request was added to the agenda after he was told that it was too late. Mr. Conway advised that he was directed to put this. on and was told that the Law Department had advised that if the developer notified the abutting property owners himself the proposal could be heard. At this point Chairman Bugala administered the oath to Mr. Debris, his brother also Mro Devris, and Mr. Shear, all representing Devco Homes. They explained that they had talked with the Mayor who advised that if they notified. all the neighbors that there was going to be a meeting, that they could be on this agenda. Mr. Devris did this on Saturday and none of the neighbors had any objection. They explained that they had a contract to build a house but if they waited for another month they would not be able to meet the completion date9 and their buyer had sold his home. They explained that the house next door was built too close to the property line and was in violation,