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, W. Kremzar motioned to grant Arthur Friedel of 25708 Timber Cove his variance as written. T. Koberna seconded the motion and was unanimously approved. Grantec9 4/5/01 3. Darin McElenev; 26971 Butternut Ridge Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of constructing a fence on a corner lot. The following variances are required: 1) A 50 ft. variance to construct a fence in the required 50 ft. front building setback of the abutting lot on the side street. Violation of Section 1135:02 (F-2). 2) A variance to construct a 6 ft. high solid fence on a street line in a required setback. Ordinance allows 30" high and 50% open. Variance requested: 42" for height, and 50% for open area. Violation of Section 1135.02 (F-1). 3) A variance ror 18" of height on the rear line cfiain link fence in the abutting required setback. Ordinance allows 30" high, 50% open, requests 48" high and over 50% open. Violation of Section 1135.02 (F-1). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section, 1135.02 (F-1) &(F-2). Chairinan Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the proposal. The oath was administered to Darin McEleney, the property owner, who caine forward to review the proposal. Mr. Maloney asked him to explain to the board what exactly he wants to do with this fence. Mr. McEleney commented that basically the objective was to build a privacy fence along Fitch Rd. to have a little privacy in the house and yard. They are on a corner lot and the only opportunity they have to close in their yard is the back yard. Along the south and the west perimeter, as per request by neighbors of abutting properties, they proposed chain link because they didn't want to close off all the yards visually. Privacy fence along the street would be the dog yard fenced board, and there is about a quarter inch between each board. The reason they would Iike the fencing 6 feet high is because the road is a little higher than their yard. When people are stopped at the lights they can see into the house and a 6 ft. high fence would eliminate people with cars or lower vehicles to see into the house. Plus they have kids cutting through the yards which the fence would prohibit any kids getting hurt in his yard. NIr. Maloney questioned how far the fence would be off the sidewalk edge because of the trees being a problem. Mr. McEleney replied that the trees are 3 feet from the east edge of the sidewalk. Obviously they'd want to go between 6 and 12 inches from the sidewalk because they would like to keep the yard as big as possible. Mr. Konold questioned if he had children. Mr. McEleney replied yes, a 10-year-old son and 2 dogs. 1V1r. Maloney questioned how much clearance space there was from the edge of the driveway to where the first fence post would be. He went down there when school was out and there were a lot of children in the area. He is concerned for their safety as to cars backing out of the drive. Mr. McEleney replied there was plenty distance. There is roughly 29 ft. from where the driveway meets the sidewalk to the corner fence post. Mr. ICoberna commented that he looked at it too, and it appeared that he had enough to visually see anybody comina around the corner. He then commented that he would like to see the fence back off the sidewalk as much as possible. Mr. _ Kremzar questioned if he wanted back more than he is proposing. Mr. Koberna replied no, if he can keep it off 18 inches it would give bike handle bars enough room to clear. Not right on the edge of the sidewalk, at least a foot. Mr. Rymarczyk questioned if he went to Landmarks Commission on this because he had no record of it. Mr. McEleney replied correct, it was unanimous that nobody had a problem. Landmarks changed what he had and they wanted to keep the fence consistent with the section going along the street. So it wouYd actually be privacy fence along the street to the corner of the house and from the other corner of the house to the east side of their property line. Then they will chain link the rest of the sections in the rear yard. 2