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V property value will increase. The" neighbors' property values will increase as well. He said there is a financial gain by Ms. Romano adding to her house. 1VIrs. Vento disagreed because of the view from her property. Mr. Maloney reminded the board that the deck is not an issue. N. Sergi made a motion to grant Bernie Romano of 3896 Walter Rd. her request for variance (1123.12), which consists of an addition to her home and that the following variances be granted: A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02 (b)). Note: Existing building has a 16.5 ft. side yard setback, code requires 25 ft. 1. A 4 foot variance for side yard setback (code requires 25 ft, applicant shows 21 ft). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.06 (b)). Note: This request was tabled at the July 10, 2002 meeting. The motion was seconded by J. Konold and unanimously approved. Variances Granted. 3. Phil Mertz; 4537 Gladland (WRD-4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a shed. The following variances are requested: 1. A 5 foot variance for rear yard setback (code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 5 ft.), section (1135.02 (d)(4)) • 2. A 120 square foot variance for shed larger than allowed (code permits 200 sq.. ft, applicant shows 320 sq. ft), section (1135.02 (d)(1)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 (d)(4)), and (1135.02 (d)(1)). Note: This request was tabled at the July 10, 2002 meeting. Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Phil.Mertz came forward to be sworn in. Mr. Mertz explained he currently has 2 existing structures that are in bad shape. He showed pictures to the board members. He would like to remove those 2 structures and put up a new shed, which would improve the quality of his property. Mr. Maloney asked if he could go smaller than 16x20. Mr. Mertz indicated he could not and mentioned he had spoken with his neighbors. He contacted the neighbors listed on the legal notice and obtained signatures indicating there is no objection. He said the square footage would be smaller than what he has now and he would like to open up the yard. Mr. Konold mentioned the board cannot go by what the neighbors say. They must go by the code. Mr. Mertz indicated he understands that. Mrs. Sergi asked if he has a basement. He iridicated he does. Mr. Kremzar asked if there is a reason he has to be 5 ft. back. Mr. Mertz indicated he is willing to change that. He does not have anyone directly behind him. Mr. Kremzar said if he could bring it forward, it would do away with one variance. Mr. Maloney said they would only need variance number two (2). W. Kremar made a motion to grant Phil Mertz of 4537 Gladland, his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a shed and that the following variance be granted as amended: The shed will be placed 10 ft. from the rear setback which eliminates the first request listed above. 1. A 120 square foot variance for shed larger than allowed (code permits 200 sq. ft, applicant shows 320 sq. ft), section (1135.02 (d)(1)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 (d)(4)), and (1135.02 (d)(1)). Note: This request was tabled at the July 10, 2002 meeting. The motion was seconded by N. Sergi and unanimously approved. Variance Granted as aYnended. 4. Marv Jane Kneeland; 25077 Deerfield ()Y1ZD-2) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of an addition. The following variances are requested: A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02). 3