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Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Taylor. The members had looked at the site. Mr. Restifo mentioned that there were no neighbors present. Mr. Taylor pointed out that there are only about 5 homes behind his property and the C.E.I. substation and power lines can be seen from his back yard. Mr. Gomersall is concerned because there is so much in the rear yard. Mr. Taylor pointed out that the deck meets all the setback requirements and he has no intention of covering the pool. J. Maloney moved to approve for Robert W. Taylor, 6704 Wedgewood Drive, the request for a variance to have over 20% coverage of required rear yard to construct deck, seconded by E. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 10. Andrew Dufala, 27180 Gloucester Dr. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to park boat in front set back. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02(k). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Dufala, and neighbors, Mrs. Puinno, Mr. Garber, Mr. McAndrew, T. Woodmar, and Mrs. Distefano. Mr. Gomersall stated that all the members have seen the property. Mrs. Puinno, Mr. Garber, and Mr. Woodmar had no objections. Mrs. Distefano stated that she does have objections and if the board allows him to put the boat in the front, everyone would want to do the same. She maintains that when she would not sign the petition, Mr. Dufala threatened her. Mr. Dufala maintained that it was impossible to get the boat around the side of the house, and since he lives on a cul-de-sac, he has a the rear yard of a house on Revere Drive in his front yard. Mr. Restifo and Mr. Gomersall both stated that they have boats, but are against putting boats in front yards. Mr. Restifo stated that there are a lot of boaters in the city and this could set a precedento Mr. Dufala asked if there was an ordinance about connnercial trucks. He was advised that there was, but that had nothing to do with this request. Mr. Gallagher suggested that the boat be kept in the garage. Mr. Dufala responded that he could not get the door closed and he would have a hard time putting it in at an angle. E. Gallagher moved to grant the request of Andrew Dufala, 27180 Gloucester Drive, for a variance to park a boat in the front setback, seconded by T. Restifo. Ro11 call an motion: Gallagher, Restifo, Maloney, and Gomersall, no. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied. Mr. Dufala advised that they were going to get a lot of complaints from him on trucks and also asked if McKay was still a councilman. lla John J. Cook, 6299 Somerset Drive. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 5 foot rear setback variance to install shed. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02-D4. Chairman Gomersall called a11 interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Cook who stated that if the shed were put at a conforming location it would be too close to his swimming pool. The members have no problem with the request. T. Restifo moved to grant John J. Cook of 6299 Somerset Drive, his request for a 5 foot rear setback variance to install a shed, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 12. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Koenig, 29726 Vita Lane. , Request for variance (1123.12). Request 22 foot rear yard variance to construct patio enclosure. Violation of Ordinance 87-93, Section 1135.08(a). Also request special permit to add to non-conforming dwelling (rear yard). Special permission required Ord. 87-93, Section 1165.02. 4