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^ . ? indicated there was nothing that could be done. Mr. Maloney indicated that anything else would be subject to filings later with the City. Mr. Gomersall indicated that any of the properties could be torn down and it would not come to the Board of Zoning Appeals, it would go to another Board. Mr. Konold indicated that Mr. Trapp is looking the future of what might happen and that can not be done in a growing city. Mr. Trapp indicated the Board is looking into the future by the applicarit proposing to build a house. Mr. Hoffinan indicated the applicant would not go through the Boards if nothing were going to be done. Mr. Trapp questioned if what the Board was telling him is there is nothing he can do about the applicant building a house. Mr. Gomersall indicated "no", it's the applicant's property, they are paying taxes on it, and therefore, are allowed to build a house on it. Mr. Trapp then questioned information from the notices. The Clerk and the Board clarified the information as much as possible. Mr. Trapp indicated he is at the meeting to eYpress his concerns and that the Board is telling him he can't do that. Mr. Gomersall indicated that Mr. Trapps concerns should relate to what is before the Board and that is building a house, not rezoning or a driveway. Mr. Trapp then indicated he would not like the house built. Mr. Konold questioned what right he has to stop a person from putting a house on property that they own. Mr. Trapp indicated he is only expressing his concerns. Mr. Gomersall indicated Rosie Jenne could do as she wishes with her own property. Mr. Maloney indicated Ms. Jenne has a year to build a house on the property. Mr. Trapp questioned what would happen if the house wasn't built in a year. Mr. Gomersall indicated the appiicant would have to reapply. Mr. Juhn indicated he was at the meeting on behalf of his mother, whom is a neighbor. He indicated that she feels if you stray from the codes that are presently in affect, that it will affect future property evaluations in that area. Mr. Gomersall questioned Mr. Juhn's mother's name. Mr. Juhn indicated it was Alice and he was there to make sure the Board had received the letter. Mr. Gomersall indicated that the applicant is entitled to build on it, and it is only a 40-foot lot. Mr. Juhn indicated he is there to address that the lot was deemed too small to build a house, so if the house is put up, it will cramp the surrounding houses. Mr. Gomersall indicated that this house lot size is no different than the surrounding houses. Mr. June indicated that his mother is against it. Mr. Gomersall indicated that people could not be deprived of building on their own property. Mr. Kremzar questioned the size of the lot. Mr. Gomersall indicated the lots are 55-feet wide. W. Kremzar motioned to grant Rosie Jenne of 5179 Porter Rd. the Request for variance 1123.12, which consists of new single family dwelling and that the-following variances be granted, as requested: l. An 18-foot 8-inch variance for rear yard setback. (Code requires 50 feet, applicant shows 31 foot 4 inches), (1135.08 A). 2. An 84 square foot variance for livable first floor area (code requires 850 square feet, applicant shows 766 square feet), (1135.03 b). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.08(A) and 1135.03(b). _The motion was seconded by J. Maloney and unanimously approved. Variance Granted. 8. Frank Richard, Jr.; 5582 Quail Run Request for variance 1123.12. The proposal consists of a sunroom addition. The following variance is requested: A 6 foot 4 inch variance for rear yard setback (code requires 50 feet, applicant shows 43 foot 4 inches). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.08(A). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties forward to review the request. Frank Richard, the applicant and Larry Wagner of Wagner Home Improvement came forward to review the request. Mr. Gomersall questioned if there were any questions from the Board or audience members. No further comments were made. J. Konold motioned to grant Frank Richaxd, Jr. of 5582 Quail Run his request for variance 1123:12, which consists of a sunroom addition and that the following variance be granted: