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Chairinan Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Michelle Gricar came forward to be sworn in. Ms: Gricar indicated she would.like to build a shed and one corner of the barn would be closer to the back property line than allowed. She said it will look nicer in that spot and it would be angled toward the house for easier access. She mentioned that neighbors behind her and on the side have barns in that corner. Mr. Kremzar asked for the size of the shed. Ms: Gricar said it will be 10 x 12 or possibly 12 x 12. She mentioned she has plenty of room in the yard. Mr. Konold concurred. J. Konold made a motion to grant Michelle Gricar of 24713 Gessner Rd. the request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a shed and that the following variance be granted: . 1. A 4 foot variance for rear yard setback (code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 6 ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135:02 (d)(4)). The motion was seconded by N. Sergi and unanimously approved. Variance Granted. 11. So L. Litten; 24789 Deerfield Dr. ()YRID-2) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of an addition to home. The following variances are requested: A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02) Existing home is only 27 feet from rear property line. l.. A 38 foot variance for rear yard setback (code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 12 ft.). Note: Work has been started on addition. F'ooter has been poured as of 7/17/02. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1165:02), and (1135.08 (a)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Ms. So Litten, her co- worker Dan Newman, and neighbors Annette Cox, Colleen Steidel, and Lynn and 1Vlike Bycko, came forward to be sworn in. Ms. Litten said she would like to put in an enclosed porch. Mr. Maloney confirmed that she wants to add a room 15 ft. out from her present house and it would give her 12 ft. from the rear yard. He pointed out that the code requires 50 ft. . He said she is already 27 ft. out from the rear of the house. Mrs. Cox mentioned that she lives directly behind the Litten's and it is already close. She said she would agree to it if the Litten's put up a 6 ft. privacy fence before the construction starts. Mrs. Steidel said her yard backs up to the Litten's yard. She would also like to see a 6 ft. fence because there is already a shed there and with the addition, they would practically be in her yard. Mr. Maloney mentioned the plans did not show the shed and they saw it when the reviewed the site. Ms. Litten pointed out they have a fence currently surrounding the yard. She said she does not have a problem with putting up a 6 ft. privacy fence. Mrs. Bycko indicated they live next door and tliey have no problem with the variance if a 6 ft. fence is put up. Mr. Bycko added they abut the property where the shed is located. Mrs. Sergi asked why the applicant wants to put the room on. Ms. Litten indicated it is for the safety of her children. She wants to be able to see her children playing in the yard. Mr. Maloney said he wondered why she could not put the addition on the side of her house where she has 24 ft., instead of cutting the backyard down to only 12 ft. He said he has a problem with coming out from the house and cutting the backyard down so small. Ms. Litten indicated she has a door off of the dining room already so she would like the addition put there. She does not want to have to cut into another wall. Mr. Newman mentioned Ms. Litten wants to do this for her children. He added that she spoke to the neighbors before the meeting and she is more than willing to put up a 6 ft. privacy fence. He said she has an odd shaped lot and there is not much space even without the addition. Mrs. Cox said there is already a fence that goes along 3 yards. She asked if a privacy fence would but up against that fence. Mr. Conway confirmed the old fence would have to come down because two fences cannot run parallel to each other. It was brought up that the footers were already poured. Mr. Maloney mentioned the letter from Mr. Cifranic, a city inspector, who explained the variance for the rear yard and the footers. Mr. Cifranic pointed out that the patio could remain just a patio with footers and she could take a chance on the variance.