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than 50% open but she did object to the applicant installing the fence without a permit. She told the appl:icant to be sure to pull a building permit prior to doing any worlc in the future. N. 5ergi moved to approve .Tames Conroy of 26869 Sweetbriar Drive his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a new fence and the following variance is granted: A 6 inch variance for a fence higher than code permits in a front setback, (code permits 30" applicant shows 3611). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (fl)). R. 1VIenser seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 2. Patricia Burlless; 28282 Northpark Blvd: (WRI) # 1) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new shed. The following variance is requested: 1). A 72 square foot variance for a storage shed larger than code permits, (code permits 120 sq ft applicant shows 192 sq ft). Which is in violation of Ord. 90- 125 section (1135.02 (dl)). Ms. Burgess the owner Mr. Styles, and Mr. Jacko a neighbor each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Ms. Burgess indicated that she would like to have an outbuilding to store her oiitdoor yard tools and a motorcycle. Unfortunately the size of the shed purchased was based on rules. which recently changed. The size of the shed was permitted by code last year and they were "not aware the code had changed. Mr. Styles said they purchased the shed prior to pullirig the permit fo install it and found out the height was 6 inches off. Mr. Jacko said he built his. shed under the old code and his shed is larger than what the applicants are requesting. He has no objections to what his neighbors are asking for. Mr. Conway said that when the changes of the codes were brought about it was the city's intent to reduce the size of sheds an owner is allowed. However on occasions there will be properties such as this with a 195 foot deep backyard which under the old code would be allowed a larger shed which the city has no objections. The applicants request is unique and the building department has no objections to the request as it was permitted a year ago. Mr. Kelly voiced he had no objections due the size of the lot. All members felt the size of the lot would accommodate the structure. In reviewing the standards Mrs. Diver; the property could yield a reasonable return, the property would not adversely affect the neighborhood and unfortunately went by old codes. Governmental services would not be altered property owner purchased home without knowledge codes had changed. Although the applicant can preclude her situation without a variance the request is unique as pointed out by the building comrriissioner. The spirit and intent would be served granting the variance. N. Sergi moved to approve Patricia Burgess of 28882 Northpark Blvd her request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a new shed and the following variance is granted: A 72 square ;foot variance for a storage shed larger than code perrnits, (code permits 120 sq ft applicant shows 192 sq ft). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (dl)). A. Williamson seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Dennis & June Beach; 25147 Tara Lynn Drive: (WRD # 2) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new shed. The following variance is requested: 1). A 16 square foot variance for a storage shed larger than code permits, (code permits 80 sq ft applicant shows 96 sq ft). Which is in violation of Ord. 90- 125 section (1135.02 (dl)). Mr. &Mrs. Beach the owners each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Beach'reviewed that due to his physical size and back problems he requires yard tools larger than the average person and the tractor can not be stored in his garage as there is not enough room for 2