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's <br />from this property. Mr. Engoglia stated that since there is no drain on this property now, this could <br />improve the problem. Mr. Kazak agreed and questioned if the grade is going toward her house. Mr. Piar <br />discussed the proposal with Mr. Lusardo privately. Mr. Engoglia asked if Mr. Lusardo would be willing <br />to put in two catch basins if there was a low spot close to the front of the house which might help Ms. <br />I3ill's problem. Mr. Lusardo would be williug as long as the pipe was deep enough there. Mr. Kazak <br />advised that engineering would have to approve the plans. Mr. Kazak moved to grant permission for <br />Lusardo Homes (former Blazey property), 4724 Canterbury Road, to build a house on a 50 foot lot <br />after Engineering is completed and approved for the yard drainage. Hearing required by Section <br />1305.05(b) to ascertain that proposed coustruction does not affect drainage of surface water or waste <br />iuto or over adjouung property or iuto any public street. Please note: Engineering Department has <br />reviewed the site plan. The motion was seconded by P. Engoglia, and uuanunously approved. <br />2) Eugene aud Jean Shank, 24932 Gessner Road. <br />Request a 6 inch variance for minimum ceiling height on upstairs addition (7 foot; 6 inches is required in <br />Section R 205.). Request 1/8 inch variance for rise on stairway. (8-1/4 inch rise is required in Section <br />R 2131. <br />Chairmau Burk read the request and administered the oath to Mr. Shank who explained that he had <br />architectural plans drawn for the proposed addition to his existing dwelling . His main concem had been <br />to make the new roof line conform to the existing roof. This is a small bungalow and he is proposing to <br />carry the same roof and pitch on the existing second story over to the garage'aud add two dormers to <br />increase the size of the bedrooms upstairs. He will also be adding onto the back of the house with a <br />reverse gable. The existing second floor ceiling height is 7 feet, and he cannot make it higher without <br />raising the whole ridge. Mr. Engoglia advised that the board had asked other residents to raise the <br />ceiling joists without disturbing the roof line at all. Mr. Kazak stated that he would have to do this in the <br />existing rooms also. Mr. Shank advised that he would have no objection to doing this, but there is no <br />room for it. Mr. Engoglia explained how to do this so there would be a sloping ceiling , but most of if <br />would be 7 foot, 5 or 6 inches. Mr. Shank responded that he akeady had clipped ceilings. The members ` <br />studied the plans and agreed that this had been done in order to get the 7 foot ceilings. Building ' <br />Commissioner Conway advised that the Building Inspectors could take a look at this when::it was <br />opened up, but if the drawing is accurate, it could not be done. The members would like him to'do it, if <br />at all possible. Mr. Shank believed that he could get some more height on the new addition in.back. Mr. <br />Kazak stated that they would not want him to change the roof line, and the existing can"remain the <br />same. Mr. Shank agreed. Mr. Kazak stated that there was no problem with the risers. Mr. Shank <br />clarified that, -after he talked with the inspector, he measured them more accurately without including <br />the carpeting. The highest one is 8-3/8ths inches, the original drawing showed 9 inches. Mr. Conway <br />stated that this is only an 1/8th of an inch higher than required. Mr. Kazak noted that this is existing. P. <br />Engoglia moved to accept the proposal the way it is with a 6 inch variance for minimu.m ceiling height <br />on upstairs addition and a 1/8 inch variance for rise on stairway with the suggestion that the stairs be <br />adjusted as best he can and to make the new ceiling height as close to 7 foot, 6 inches as possible. The <br />motion was seconded by J. Kazak, and unanimously approved. Mr. Shank advised that he too had a <br />water problem in his back yard and he was wondering if he could put in retention. Mr. Conway <br />suggested that he contact a civil engineer to draw up plans for the Engineering Department to review. <br />Mr. Kazak stated that if he had enough fall to drain water to a catch basin, he should propose it to <br />Engineering. Mr. Engoglia clarified that he needed as much fall as possible, and the drainage is a <br />2