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Ms. Bellido moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to grant APP14-875: Mark Srneiraldi of 23296 Alexander Rd the following variances: 1. A 3 foot variance for side yard setback of home; code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 2 ft.; section 1135.07(a). 2. A 6 foot 7 inch variance for total combined side yard setbaclcs of a residence with an . attached garage, code requires 15 ft., applicant shows 8 ft. 5 in., section 1135.07(a). Roll call: Bellido, Papotto, Raig - yes; Allain - no, motion passed 3-1. APP14-985: Enea Pavliqoti; 23521 Carriat4e Lane Proposal consists of a shed and pigeon coop. The following variances are requested: 1. A 3 ft. variance for side setback for a storage shed; code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 2 ft., Section 1135.02(d)(1)(5). Note: 1. 2. A 9 in. variance for rear setbaclc of shed; code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 4 ft. 3 in., Section 1135.02(d)(1)(5). Note: 1. 3. A 20 sq. ft, variance for a storage shed larger than code allows; code permits 120 sq. ft., applicant shows 140 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(d)(1). 4. An 8 ft. variance for an animal structure (pigeon coup) too closes to side property line; code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 2 ft., Section 1135.02(e). Note: 1& 2. 5. An approximate 160 ft. variance for a domestic animal house too close to an abutting residence; code requires 200 ft., applicant shows approximately 40 ft., Section 1135.02(e). Note: 1. As measured to existing fences on 6014. 2. Water rLtnoff of pigeon-coup roof which extends to within 6 in. of fence. The oath was administered to the Enea Pavliqoti, Gani Pavliqoti and neighbors Cherie Morgan, Lorraine Lipinslci, Marie Gibbons, and Joe Nader. Mr. Pavliqoti said he would be representing his father as his father doesn't speak English well. Since the home was purchased two years ago his parents have worlced hard to improve the home and yard. Last year due to the amount of yard equipment they purchased a shed to store their items. They spolce to neighbors prior to building the shed and their only request was for it to look nice. When they built the shed they didn't know the required setbacks and size limitations or that a permit was required. The placement of the shed was chosen so they could re-grade and seed the backyard which had issues with standing water. They were also unaware that an animal shelter couldn't be any closer than 200 feet from any residence. They require a variance for the pigeon coop as the size and shape of the lot cannot accommodate the requirements. He does not believe the pigeons are a nuisance or change the character of the neighborhood as they are locked up during the day and let out once. Ms. Morgan said she was told about the shed after the construction of the shed began; during construction she told them they needed to apply for a permit. She is not opposed to a shed but the size is quite large and the shed was built in the middle of the drainage swale which is an easement. She aslced if anything was allowed to be constructed in an easement. She submitted photos of what she sees from her house and backyard. The pigeons have been a problem since they have been in the neighborhood. Trees have been cut to give the birds a place to perch. The owners use BB guns to shoot at other birds to lceep thein away. She is concerned for the safety of her child as the pigeons carry a variety of communicable. diseases and leave droppings all over their home and yard. The applicant's yard is draining into her yard causing it to flood and render her baclcyard unusable. She's filed complaints with the city and nothing has been changed. Ms. Lipinski said she objects to the coop, they are not contained within the owner's yard, they leave droppings on neighboring vehicles, homes, and yards; they attract rodents, spread corrimunicable 2