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1. A 3.5 foot variance for a six (6) ft. fence in a neighbor's 50 ft. setback on a corner lot; code does not permit, applicant shows six (6) ft. fence, Section 1135.02(f)e 2. A variance for a fence less than 50% open in neighbor's 50 ft. front setbaek on a corner lot; code requires 50% open, applicant shows privacy dog eared fence, Section 1135.02 (f)(2)&(1)• Motion passed 4-0. AI'P14-1295: Jose Ortiz; 24479 Gessner Rd. Proposal consists of a fence. The following variance is required. l. A 3.5 foot variance for a six (6) ft. fence in a neighbor's 50 ft. setback on a corner lot; code does not permit, applicant shows six (6) ft. fence, Section 1135.02(f). 2. A variance for a fence less than 50% open in neighbor's 50 ft. front setback on a corner lot; code requires 50% open, applicant shows privacy fence, Section 1135.02 (f)(2)&(1). The oath was administered to Jose Ortiz. He said his home is on the southeast corner of Gessner and Walter Road which is a very busy street. The prior 4 foot fence did not provide privacy and the safety needed for his family. While removing his fence his neighbor contacted the police and the responding officer said the concern of the neighbor was the safety and visibility of vehicular traffic, pedestrians and children on bikes. The fence would not impede the neighbor's line of sight. The fence will follow the existing lines of the old fence and will leave a 2 foot overlap to the east. The fence will be a solid fence for privacy and safety of his family. Mr. Russell said he had no objections to the request. Mr. Papotto asked if the 10 foot distance is from the sidewalk or the street and Mr. Ortiz said the fence will be 12 feet in from the sidewallc. The fence will be about 2 feet off the side of the home. Mr. Allain aslced if a variance was granted for the previous fence and Mr. Russell said he was not aware of any previous variances. Mr. Ortiz suggested the inspector said the previous fence was never granted a variance nor was there ever a permit issued. Ms. Bellido said when visiting the site she had no issues pulling in and out of the drive and understood the need for a fence for the protection of their family. Mr. Papotto said the fence will be 12 feet off the sidewallc and visibility will not be an issue. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to grant APP14-1295: Jose Ortiz of 24479 Gessner Rd. the following variances: 1. A 3.5 foot variance for a six (6) ft. fence in a neighbor's 50 ft. setback on a corner lot; code does not permit, applicant shows six (6) ft. fence, Section 1135.02(f). 2. A variance for a fence less than 50% open in neighbor's 50 ft. front setback on a corner lot; code requires 50% open, applicant shows a privacy fence, Section 1135.02 (f)(2)&(1)• Motion passed 4-0. APP14-870 Kristen Manrodt & Tiffany Sneelzle; 23052 Mastick Rd. Proposal consists of an additional detached garage. The following variance is requested: A variance for two (2) detached garages on a lot; code permits one (1), applicant shows two (2); Section 1135.02(d)(1). Note: BZA granted a 450 sq. ft. variance on 6/2/14. The oath was administered to Kristen Manrodt, Tiffany Speegle, contractor James Smith, and neighbors Brian and Cheri Menoni and Shelly Blackmer. Ms. Manrodt said they were granted a variance in June 2014 for an extension of their garage however it was found that the two garages can't be attached. Mr. Smith said the existing 20'x30' garage is on a floating footer which 5