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r-? ; Neighbors were also concerned that trucks would have to change their route to get into the dock. They were shown a site plan and advised that the trucks would still enter from tYie south. It was explained to Councilman NicKay where the fence would be located. Mr. McKee agreed that the snow plows have pushed the existing fence back, but he has been straightening it. Law Director Gareau suggested that a variance could be granted with the condition that the fence must be maintained by the developer. Regarding the dumpsters being kept closed, this is not a matter for this board, it is regulated by the Board of Healthe Mr. Gareau suggested the if Council could develop a standard as to how dumpsters should be maintained and covered, he would be willing to prepare an ordinance so the City could enforce it. It was clarified that the fences which belong to the residents will remain and the board on board fence will be installed behind them. Mr. Brown advised that no gates would be installed even though one resident has one, because this could create a dangerous situation. There is also a problem with juveniles congregating in the reax. Mr. McKee stated that the existing hydraulic dock would more dangerous than the recessed dock which is proposed. They do hire off duty police who patrol the area, but this is not a matter for this board. It was clarified that the fence would be 6 feet high and that at this time they are not short of parking spaces, they only need the variance after parking spaces have been removed for the dock. E. Maloney moved to grant the variance for Office Warehouse, 4706 Great Northern Boulevard, for an 18 foot variance for encroachment of loading dock in 50 foot rear set back and a variance for 10 parking spaces with the condition that a 6 foot board on board fence be erected along the property line and will be ma.intained by the owner, seconded by T. Restifo, and Lmanimously approved. 7. Hennie Homes, 5520 Pheasants Walk Drive. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 6 foot variance for covered patio (permit for new dwelling issued, patio requested later). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.06(a). Vice Chairman Restifo called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Welke, representing Hennie Homes, Mr. and Mrsm Pinter, the owners, and Mrs. Flowers a neighbor. Mr. Welke explained that the home is under construction and they are would like to put a covered patio on the rear instead of a wood deck. Mrs. Flowers is concerned that since this is so close to her property there could be a problem when she tried to sell the house. Mr. Welke stated that her house does not have a 50 foot rear yard. She is also concerned about fire since it was so close. It was clarified that the roof would only be 2 foot 1eyond where the previous planned deck would ha.ve been. Building Commissioner Conway explained that the open deck would not require a variance if it is less than 4 feet above grade. Mr. Grace questioned why they could not just reduce the size to conform to the setback. Mr. and Mrso Pinter responded that would not be possible because of the angles of the house, and further that they would like a bigger porch. E. Gallagher moved to grant the 6 foot rear yard variance for a covered patio for Hennie Homes, 5520 Pheasants Walk Drive, seconded by B. Grace. Roll call on motion: Gallagher, Maloney, and Restifo, yes. Mr. Grace, no. A7otion carried. Variance granted. 8. Rawley Bowser, 3147 West 231st Street. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 15 foot rear yard variance to construct addition Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.08(a). Also request 4 foot, 6 inch variance for distance between addition and existing detached garage. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02(c)l. 3