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1. A 34 foot variance for a 6' privacy fence located in neighbors 50' setback on a corner lot, (code requires 501, applicant shows 16'). 2. A 42 inch variance for fence higher than code allows on a corner lot, (code permits 30", applicant shows 7211). 3. A variance for a fence within neighbors 50' setback less than 50% open, (code requires 50% open, applicant shows solid). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (f2)). N. Sergi seconded the motion, which was unanimously denied. Variances Denied Mr. Masola asked what his options were and what would he have to do. Mr. O'Malley advised the applicant that he may want to contact an attorney as neither he nor the board could advise him as to what his recourses were. 3. Robert Briesath; 6023 Decker Rd: (WRD # 3) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new shed. The following variances are requested: 1. A 40 square foot variance for a shed larger than code allows, (code permits 120 sq ft, applicant shows 160 sq ft). 2. A 2%Z foot variance for a shed higher than code allows, (code permits 9', applicant shows 11 %z `. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (D 1)). Mr. Bri esath the owner came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Briesath. advised that he needed the requested height due to his and his wife's height as both are over 6 feet tall. The proposed shed is a kit which is a barn style shed to allow a storage area above in the rafters. He has a lot of decoys which he needs to store in the shed as well as his ATV, what he is requesting is a 10' x 16'. shed. Mr. Burke asked if the shed was a kit and who would be building the shed. Mr. Briesath stated that a contractor would be installing the shed and it would be completed in one day. He suggested that he sent letters to each of his neighbors whom had no objections to his request. Mrs. Sergi asked if the lot measured 80' x 140'. Mr. Briesath advised that that was correct and the total square footage was 1301 sq ft. Mrs. Diver felt that the height of the neighbor's garage would hide the height of the shed but felt that the square footage was excessive. Mrs. Sergi voiced that she agreed with Mrs. Diver as did the other board members. Mr. Maloney asked if the applicant would be willing to amend his request to a 10' x 12' shed which would meet code. Mr. Burke asked if the kit could be altered and if it could what was the applicant willing to change. Mr. Brisetath said that he would be willing to construct a 10' x 12' shed but really needed the height. Board members did not object to the height if the shed was a 10' x 12' shed. N. Sergi moved to approve Robert Briesath of 6023 Decker Rd his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a new shed and that the following variance is granted as amended and agreed too: 2. A 2%2 foot variance for a shed higher than code allows, (code permits 9', applicant shows 11 %, which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section;(1135.02 (D 1)). M. Diver seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. 4. Abedel & Muna Mustafa; 6167 Park Ridge Dr. (WRD # 3) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of the addition of a family room. The following variance is requested: 1. An 11.9 foot variance for a residence too close to the rear property line, (code requires 50', applicant shows 38.1'), Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.08 (a)). Ms. Mustafa the daughter of the owner, Mr. LaRussa the contractor and Mr. Bhnot a neighbor each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Ms. Mustafa passed out letters from her family which stated that they had lived in North Olmsted for 20 years and due to the family size growing additional room is needed. They would like to add a family room and a master bedroom to 4