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J. Konold made a motion to grant Gregory & Vickie Douzos, 5776 McKenzie Rd., their request for variance (1123.12) which consists of erecting a pole barn for storage and that the following variance be granted as amended: 1. A 664 square foot variance for an accessory storage building larger than code permits, (code perinits 200 sq.', applicant shows 864 sq.') section (1135.02 D 1). Note: Existing 12 x12 storage shed to be removed. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (D1). The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar. Roll call on the motion: J. Konold-Yes, W. Kremzar-Yes, J. Maloney-Yes, N. Sergi- Abstain. 1Vlotion carried. Variance granted as amendeci. 3). Jeffrev & Rebecca Revnolds; 5401 Burns Rd.: WRD 3 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of adding a front porch. The following variances are requested: 1. A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02). Existing house is 22 feet from right of way, code calls for 50'. (1135.06 A). 2. A 34 foot variance for front setback of a residence, (code requires 50', applicant shows 16). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.06 A). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mrs. Reynolds came forward and was sworn in. She explained they currently have 3 stairs going up to the house now. She has young children who have fallen down the steps. Her mother has Parkinson's and so the steps are dangerous for her as well. They would like a small 5x6 porch. The reverse gable is due to water splashing up on the wood and it leaks into the house. Mr. Oley, a neighbor, came forward to be sworn in and address the proposal. He read notes he has taken on the neighbor's expansion. They have done a lot of work on their property. They put an addition on the rear of the house. The following year there was a request for a variance to build a garage. He attended that meeting and agreed to approve construction of the garage. The extension on the house and the oversized garage are large and imposing structures. Mr. Reynolds also installed a chain link fence around the rear of the property. The surveyor put several wooden peg markers along the property line. There was a 2 inch difference between those markers and the ones he had put in some years earlier. He had no problem with Mr. Reynolds using a surveyor at this point. Mr. Oley said in the following years he has experienced water backing up onto his property. He addressed this with the Reynolds and the city and corrections were made. The drainage has improved. He has no knowledge about the proposed construction and has potential concerns because of the repeated drainage problems. There are 2 other concerns that need to be reconciled before moving on with additional construction next to his property. His yellow plastic peg and Mr. Reynolds's wooden peg placed by the surveyor have been removed. The boundary markers moved north a couple of inches and are marked with a stick, which has since disappeared and been replaced by a small piece of inetal pipe. He is not asking for his boundary to be moved back. He wants it reviewed for correctness with the Reynolds'. He said toward the south and east end of his property there is a short wooden double fence on the Reynolds property perhaps for landscaping purposes. It has collapsed over time and pushed the chain link fence out at the bottom causing it to jet out a couple of inches over the boundary line. This makes it difficult for him when he mows the lawn. These are minor concerns that should be worked out between neighbors. He has a concern about the impact additional construction would have on visibility at the front of the house. There are several houses including his home that sit close to the street. He said Burns Rd. is heavily traveled and at this point he has no knowledge about the proposed addition other than the notice he received. He will not agree to make an approval to proceed with this without some further review with Mrs. Reynolds. Mr. Conway suggested showing Mr. Oley the plans. Mrs. Reynolds said the properties on either side of her have porches that come out several feet more than her property. She said even with the proposed addition the other porches are further out so there will be no obstruction in any way. Mr. Oley said it is ok with him. 3