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landscaping along the back is a mess and would be addressed. The height of the fence is for the dogs to protect any children that may put their hands over the. fence to try to pet them and to keep the dogs from jumping over a 4-foot fence. They are planning to have a deck and possibly a pool in the back yard and they would like to have the yard closed in for security reasons. The shadow box fence is 700/o/ 40%. Mr. Maloney questioned if the applicant could lower the height of the fence some. Mr. McClacherty indicated that the height of the fence is needed for the safety and work that will be done in the future. Mr. Rymarczyk suggested the applicant bring the fence in an additional6 feet from the sidewalk. Mr. Maloney asked how much in from the sidewalk would the applicant be willing to move the fence. 1Vir. McClacherty indicated that he could move an additional6 feet if forced to. J. Maloney moved to grant John McClacherty of 29600 Stewart Drive his request for variance (1123.12), whieh consists of a new fence aad that 4he following variances are granted as amended: 1. A 14 foot variance for a 6 foot fence located in side yard sethack on a corner lot, (code does not allow, applicant shows a fence). 2. A variance for a fence in required side yard setback less than SO% open, (code requires 50% open, applicant shows solid). 3. A 42 inch variance for a fence higher than 30 inches in required side yard on a corner lot, (code permits 30", applicant shows 7211). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 seetion (1135.02 (Fl)). W. Kremzar seconded the. motion, which was ennaniffiously demied. Variances Demied Mr. Ma.loney indicated that the height and lack of openness of the fence was why the variances were denied. 7. Alan 'I'eel; 5115 Andavs Ave: (WRl? 4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a residence with no garage. The following variance is requested: 1. A variance for a residence without a garage for 12 months, (code requires a garage, applicant shows none). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-I25 section; (1161.08 (Al)). Mr. & Mrs. Teel the owners, Ms. Reep, the owner's daughter each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Teel would like a 12 month time frame to develop the design of the garage and construct at. Mr. Maloney read aloud an e-mail from a neighbor who objected to the variance being allowed. Mrs. Teel indicated that she is the only person working due to her husbands on going health problems and upcoming surgery. Furthermore her husband was recently laid off and she is just trying to do the best she can. They are trying to work on the house to correct the problems in and around the home, but it's quite overwhelming and with her husband out of work they may lose her mothers house as it is. Now there is water in the basement from the recent rains and they need to try to take care of that first. Mrs. Sergi advised the applicants to conta.ct the city to try to receive some type of assistance. Mrs. Teel indicated that due to new ordinances the existing pad must be removed, moved and a new garage & pad constructed they just can't do it at this time. W. 1Kremzar moved to grant Alan Teel of 5115 Andrus Ave his request for variance (1123.12), which consxsts of a residence witL no garage and that the following variance is grantedo 1. A variance for a residence without a garage for 12 months September 1, 2006, (code requires a garage, applicant shows none). Which is un violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (116 1.08 (Al)). M. Diver seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. 8of10