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? Chairman Gomersall called all inrerested parties before the board. The oath°was administered to Mr. Heppler who explained that he did not realize he needed a building permit for a hot tub and deck and the addition behind the garage is a game room, it could not be used as a garage. It was clarified that the buildings exceeded 20% of the rear yard by 612 square feet. Building Commissioner Conway advised that the back yarcl is about 4,400 square feet, and about 40% of the rear yard is covered. Mr. Heppler stated he could not get his vehicles in the garage, it was used mainly for restoring antiques. He has not completely finished the game room, but there is no way for a car to get ba.ck there. It was clarified that the garage is cinder block and the door into the roan is metal. They constructed the deck and hot tub after a solaritun had been built and it was not large enough for the tub. I?ir. Koberna advised that even if he gets his variance he will have to get permit and his construction will have to be i.nspected even if he has to remove some of the dry wall. Mr. Conway stated that the Building Department will inspect the room. Mr. Gomersall advised that if this does get approved, he should be aware tha.t no more building should be done on the lot. W. Purper moved to grant a request of Stark W. Heppler, 2801 West 230th Street, tor a 612 square foot variance for rear yard coverage exeeeding the 20% allowed for deck with hot tub and addicion to rear of garage (already constructed), seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. Michael's Crafts, (formerly Uffice.Warehouse) 4706 Great Northern Boulevard. Request for variance (1123.12) (AMEDIDED REQUEST). Request 137 square foot variance for wall sign exceeding the 75 square foot permitted. Also request 72 square foot variance for total sign area allowed for a business tmit; and 5 foot variance for height. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.12(a) and 1163,11(c). Chairman Gomersall called all iriterested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Ruff, sign contractor. Mr. Koberna noted tha.t the mansard is approximately 9 foot high and the sign has 9 foot lettering. Mre Ruff responded that since the building was so far back from the road, they needed the larger letters. Building Commissioner Conway advised that the Architectural Review Board had suggested that the sign just say Michael's Crafts instead of listing all their products and serviees. Mr. Rvff nbted that, at that time, he had not lmown the name of the business. Mr. Conway clarified that the sign area was originally figured incorrectly, but the amended request is correct. The members discussed reducing the letter sizeo It was agreed that the "Michaels" letters must be reduced to 5 feet high and the "arts and crafts" could be 18 inches. J. Maloney moved to grant for Michael's Arts and Crafts, 4706 Great Northern Boulevard, the request for a wall sign exeeeding the 75 square foot permitted which will reflect 5 foot high lettering for Michaels and 18 inch letters for "arts and crafts", seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. Gilbert Reis, 25346 Butternut Ridge Roada Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to place 6 to 8 foot fence in 75 foot corner lot setback and a solid fence taller than 30 inches in front setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(f)(2). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Reis. Mr. Gomersall stated that in places this would be an 8 foot fence with a solid fence, over 30 inches,in the front setback. Building Commissioner Conway explained that the front setback was 50 feet from the house to the sidewalk. Mr. Gomersall was coneerned about the fence in the front. Mr. Reis responded that the fence was carried around the front for aesthetics, it wood not look good if the fence just stopped in the front. Mr. Gomersall 6