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are actually three entrances and exits, which will decrease the amount of traffic coming to and from each entrance or exit. Mr. Gomersall explained tlus proposal will provide less congestion than a muti- family development. This area is zoned multi-family which is less desirable than a two and three family development. Mrs. Nicola stated that this is supposed to be a family development, yet there are no • playgrounds for the children and is concerned about the flooding conditions. Mr. Bower explained the use of the property just outside the rear of the houses, may be used as a play area for the children. They also have included a pool area with a club house for use by all the residents of the community. ' He further explained this plan, if approved, will have to comply with the requirements of the engineering department and will probably improve the drainage in the area. Mrs. Nicola stated that 15 \ feet is not enough area for the children to play. In response, Mr. Bower stated there is a total of 55 feet in between buildings. Mrs. Nicola reiterated that Mr. Bower said this is a new concept and she resented being used as a guinea pig. She thought that the main purpose of this proposal is to make as much money as possible, and the audience applauded in agreement. Mr. Bower reiterated that this area is zoned multi-family, and his previous approved plan included 156 multi-family units. He further stated that, by converting the proposal to two and three family structures, he has reduced it to 98 units. Mr. Bower felt this proposal was much more desirable than'the previous plan. Mrs. Nicola asked that he reduce the proposal so that no variances will be required. In response, Mr. Bower said he would like to maxiinize the use of the property in order to use it to its best intended use. He clarified, if this area is used as it is zoned (multi-family), there will be significantly more units built. He stated if the residents take the emotion out, they will agree that use of two or three family buildings are inore desirable than a multi-family development. After several comments from the audience, Chairman Gomersall asked for order and stated that each resident will have their time to speak. Mr. Troibner, a Clague Road resident, appreciates the fact Mr. Bower tried to compromise with the neighbors in moving the driveway, but it has been moved directly in front of his dwelling. He , questioned the other two variances and wondered if they will be included in phase two. It was clarified, by revising the plan, Mr. Bower has met those requirements. Mr. Troibner questioned the variances, as he had to comply with every code on a sinall addition, yet Mr. Bower is allowed to come before the board with this immense proposal. In response Chairman Gomersall explained every property owner has the right to ask for a variance, that does not necessarily mean they will get it, but they may try. He fiuther clarified that this board reviews approxunately 16 cases a month, which often includes small residential additions. Mr. Troibner commented that he would rather see a single family development without variances. The board explained single family homes would not meet the zoning code standards, thus it would require a variance. Mr. Gomersall explained apartment buildings are a permitted use in a multi-family district, and Mr. Bower could arrange an apartment complex so that no variances would be required. Mr. Troibner stated that 30 additional units, allows approximately 40 to 60 additional automobiles, which will come down his street day and night. Mr. Gomersall clarified that there are tliree driveways to accommodate the additional traffic. Mrs. I,ynn, a Mastick Road resident, does not want to be responsible for children coming in her yard from this development. Ms. Boyle thought that there will be a fence along that property. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk stated that there is no fence indicated on the drawing. Mr. Bower agreed to accommodate the surrounding residents by installing a fence along the perimeter of the property. Chairman Gomersall stated that a minimum 6 foot high fence, would have to be installed in order for the board to consider the proposal. Mrs. Lynn explained that the surrounding homes in the multi-family district are actually used as single family homes, and felt that they should use the setback requirements for single family homes. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk explained that according to the formula in the code 36 feet from the multi-family district,, and 51 feet from a residential district is witlun code. Mr. Koberna explained that Mrs. Lynn's property is dual zoned aud pointed out that it is indicated on the plan. A portion of Mr. Bower's multi family zoned property abuts Mrs. Lynn's multi- family property, thus only 36 feet-is required by code. Mrs. Lynn felt a portion of the sidewalk 7