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2. Latina & Latina Builders (Hvmau Builders), Property located between Tree Lane, Woodview Drive and West 231 Street. Request for variance (1123.12). Request a blanket 5 foot rear yard variance for 16 additional lots of the 551ots in this subdivision (Minimu.m rear yard depth is 50 feet) for sublots 6 through 8, lA through 7A, 21 through 24, 27, and 32 all. S/L 6 through 8, lA through 7A, 21 through 24, 27, and 32 on Bridgeport Drive. Note: 18 other sublots of the SS lots were granted 5 foot rear yard variances on 12103/97. Vice-Cha,irnLan Maloney called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Latina, Mr. Sandercock, Ms. Wilkins, Mr. Baddour, and Mr./Mrs. Vamospersci. Mr. Latina explained the proposal. Mr. Purper stated he has been on this board over six years and one of the pet peeves has always been when someone comes and asks for a variance and a month later they come back and ask for more. At the last meeting Mrs. Latina presented what she wanted and received a variance, yet a month later they aze asking for more. Mr. Purper explained this was discussed for about one hour at the last meeting and now it seems nothing was accomplished. Ms. Wilkins advised although the intent was to include these lots, that was not part of the request at the last meeting because the application was completed inconectly. Mrs. Latina requested that the lots be considered at the last meeting and was told they could not as legal notice was not given for the lots they wanted to add. Law Director Gareau stated Mrs. Latina requested that three additional lots be included with her request at the last meeting and now the request has grown to 16 lots. Mr. Purper questioned, if Latina will come back ne7ct month requesting more if this request is approved. Mr. Latina assured the board they would not be back requesting additional variances. Mrs. Vamospersci was concerned that the homes would be too close together. She advised although her home has a 45 foot rear setback, the land where Mr. Latina is building is at a -higher elevation. Several people were tallflng at the same time, and Mr. Gareau advised them to speak one at a tune and direct there questions to the chairman. Mr. and Mrs. Vamospersci stated they were not notified of the previous meeting and Mr. Koberna advised they were notified as their name appears on the list. Mrs. Vamospersci advised the houses would be to close together as her rear setback is also 45 feet. She also noted the land is elevated where these new homes are being built thereby causing a flooding concern. Mr. Latina advised this is something Mrs. Vamospersci should talk to the City's Engineering Department about as that is how it was approved. Mr. Sandercock advised at the last meeting a ten foot rear yard variance was requested, however, during the course ofthe meeting a five foot rear yard variance and a five foot front yard variance was discussed, and finally it was decided to grant a five foot rear yard variance. He advised the homes on West 231st street all have 40 foot frontage and Latina is asking for a 45 foot frontage. Mr. Ryinarczyk stated the request is for a rear yard variance as the front yazd will conform to code. Mr. Sandercock explained granting a 45 foot variance will make these new homes compatible to the homes in the surrounding area. He stated the development area is constructed to direct water to the storm sewers. In response to a question from Mr. Purper, Law Director Gareau advised the boazd could approve sixteen additionallots. 7. Maloney moved to grant, Latina & Latina Builders, (Hyman Builders), Properry located between Tree Lane, Woodview Drive and West 231 Street a blanket 5 foot rear yard variance for 16 additional lots of the 55 lots in this subdivision (Miuunum rear yard depth is 50 feet) for sublots 6 through 8, lA through 7A, 21 through 24, 27, and 32 all. S/L 6 through 8, lA through 7A, 21 through 24, 27, and 32 on Bridgeport Drive. Note: 18 other sublots of the 551ots were granted 5 foot rear yard variances on 12/03/97. The motion was seconded.by W. Purper. Roll call on motion: Maloney, Purper, and Konold, yes; Koberna, no. Variance granted. 2