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would have a problem with a fence and they indicated that they would not. After the fence was built an inspector, Mra Hootman, advised them that they needed a permit and a variance and they fiiled out a1l the pa.pers and assinned everything was a11 right. Almost a year later they were again contacted by another inspector because of a neighbor's complaint and they were advised that the paper work they submitted could not be found., Since that time there has been another robbery and before they had a fence they clid have patio furniture stolena Mr. Gomersall advised that he had received letters-from Mrs. Piwarski and from Bruce Thomas and Yvonne Rolf-Thomas objecting to the fence. He noted that the fence was around their back yard, not around the hause or garage. Ms. Whitehead-Winkel responded that this fence does separate.them from.the- house wliere there have been problems. Mr. Gomersall noted that the fence was right up to the sidewalk beside two driveways and drivers could not see anyone on the sidewalk. Builcling Commissioner Conway advised that in this case, since the abutting.house has a 50 foot front setback;. the setback of their fence should be 50 feet back. Mr. Gomersall realized they had a problem, but statEd that he could.not approve a fence right up to the sidewalk. Mr.. Maloney agreed. Mr. Grace suggested that they moved the fence back 10 feet and reduce the height. Mr. -Piwarski, whose wife wrote one of the letters, and Mr. Bey, another neighbor, were sworn in at this time. They explained the loeation of their homes to the Winkel home. Mr. Piwarski stated that if the fence is to stay, he wauld -like it cut down at least 2 feet, and stained or sealed for future appearance. Mr. Bey stated that it was his house that was robbed and -he too would like to instali a 6 foot fence, -.however he earmoto Mrs. Whitehead=Winkel clarified that a carpenter put up their fence, not a fence contractor. Mr. Grace suggested-cutting the fence down 2 feet and moving it back 10 feet. The neighbors-had no problem with that. Mrs. Whitehead-Winkel agreed. Mr. Koberna believed that the carpEnter who erected the fence should correct this at no charge. Building CoIIUnissioner Conway would like a 30 day time limit stipulated. B. Grace moved to grant the variance.for Scott Winkel.and Vicki Whitehead=Winkel, 24008 Mastic Road to keep a fence on a corner lot which is located within a required front setback of an abutting lot on a side street with the stipulatiori that the street side fence wili be movecl 10 feet off the sidewalk and lowo-red to a 4 foot height on the sidewalk side only and this work is to be completed within 30 days, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Diaring the motion r1rs. Whitehead=Winkel stated that the fence will be stained or treated. Variance granteda 3. Mircea Faur, 27390 Lusandra Gircle. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 3 foot side yard variance for shed; also request variance to have sYied in side yard. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1135.02(d)(4) and 1135.02(d)(1). Also requESt 6 foot rear setback variance for decke Violation of Ord. 90-125, 5ection 1135.02(d)(4). Chairman Gomersall called all interested .parties ,before the board. It was noted that the address should be 27390, not 70. Building Commissianer Conway amended the request to read to have a shed'in 'the side yard, not the rear yard as stated. The oath was administered to Mr. Faur who explained that the back of the property is uneven and hilly so he cannot put the shed in the backo Mr. Koberna noted that the deck is encroaching on the CoE.I..easement and questioned if a variance could be granted. Mr. Grace believed that it shouid be moved 6 to 8 feet away from the property line. Law Director Gareau suggested that this is probably an overhead easement. J. Maloney moved to grant tv Mircea Faur, 27390 Lusandra Circle, for a 3 foot side yard variance for a shed and als.o a.variance to have the shed in the side yard. Also to grant a 6 foot rear set back variance for a deck, seconded by W. Purper, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 2