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will be 30 inches high. Mr. Maloney asked if there were any comments from ihe board. Mr. Konold indicated that he didn't have any concems? with the request. Mrs. Ausse indicated that the noise from the pool emanates into their family room, as well as it being so close to their home. To watch TV the windows and doors have to be closed. Mr. Ausse indicated that there were three houses that surrounded their lot that all had pools. He feels that if the pool and deck were allowed he would have to put up a fence to block the view. He suggested he didn't have a problem with the pool he just doesn't want to have to look at it when he looks out his window. Mrs. Ausse suggested that anyone standing on the deck could look right into her home. If the applicant put up a 6-foot fence it would bufFer the noise and shield the view. 1VIr. Gareau questioned if the deck was already built. Mrs. Ausse indicated that the deck was not yet built. . Mr. Ausse commented that the pool in the rear of the yard was not a problem, and the applicants were good neighbors, he is just concerned that the pool is closer to his house than the applicants. I3e understands that there will be noise, but feels there should be a fence put up and doesn't feel he should have to be the one to put it up. Mr. Gareau questioned if the applicant would be willing to put up a fence in return for a variance if that were the case. Mr. Montalvo suggested that the height of the deck would invade on the privacy of the homes, and fmds it a bit uncomfortable. He would also like to see the fence high on his side of the lot also. Mr. Nashar suggested that the fence being put up would help and asked if the applicant would be willing to put up a fence as a compromise. Mr. & Mrs. Ausse again indicated that they were concern about their viewing the deck from their windows. Mr. Gareau suggested there were two choices, if the height of the deck is the cause of the concern, and it is going to create a problem then you don't grant the variance for the deck and the problem is solved. If you want to put the deck in were there is a problem created, you put up a fence to ameliorate that.problem, and possibly make everyone happy. Mr. Busse indicated that he didn't have a problem putting up a fence if that would help, but he didn't feel that he should have to pay for the entire fence. IVIr. Conway questioned if the fence would be on the property line. Mr. Busse questioned if the property line should be moved back 1 foot like it is supposed to be or just leave it were it is now. He indicated that the deck would be aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Gareau suggesting that a 6-foot fence is pernlitted and asked how high the deck would be. Mr. Busse indicated that it would be 4 feet high and with him standing on the deck he would be looking over the fence. Mr. Gareau indicated that as a condition to building the deck for the lot coverage the board can require that a 6-foot fence be constructed. He questioned if the board would require the fence to be around the entire backyard, or what sides. Mr. Maloney indicated that it would only be across the back property line. Mr. Konold questioned how wide the back property line measured. Mr. Maloney suggested it was about 70 feet wide. Mr. Conway indicated that hE would need to know when the fence would be put in place, as the pool. is in place, and the deck is ready to go. Mr. Conway commented that the deck and fence wouldn't be put up at the same time and asked Mr. Busse when he thought he could have the deck up by. Mr. Busse commented that he wouldn't be allowed to pick up his pernut until Wednesday, but if he could have it before the weekend he might be able to have the fence up before the weekend is out. Mr. Conway questioned if the applicant had already started the deck. Mr. Busse indicated that he had started the deck as he thought the permit for the pool would cover the deck. Mr. Conway questioned if - there were construction drawings submitted to his department. Mr. Busse commented that he had submitted construction drawings the day after the stop order was submitted. Mr. Conway suggested that Mr. Busse contact the inspector in the morning and maybe the Building Department would be able to help him push the proposal along. Mr. Busse agreed to call the inspector and indicated that as soon as the deck was up he would start work on putting up the fence. Mr. Montalvo questioned if the applicant would be replacing the fence on his side of the yard. Mr. Busse suggested that he felt it wasn't needed as there was currently 6 foot bushes and landscaping which blocked Mr. Montalvo's home, so he didn't feel it was warranted. Mr. Montalvo indicated that he had came before the board in the past and he was told he had to cut his fence down to a 4-foot height. He asked if he could now put up a 6ft fence in his yard. Mr. Conway indicated that Mr. Montalvo could put up a 6-foot fence in his rear yard, but if it were a corner lot it would be relative to how it relates to his neighbors. Without seeing a site plane he could not just give Mr. Montalvo a blank answer. No further comments were made. 8