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Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. & Mrs. Criss; the owners, came forward to be sworn in and address their request. Mr. Criss indicated that they would like to place three sections of fence on their lot for privacy. They live on a corner lot and each of their neighbors are 10-feet away from their home. Mr. Kremzar indicated that the home was close to the abutting neighbors. He questioned how high the fence would be. Mr. Criss indicated that the fence comes in 6-foot sections and he will cut the sections to a 5-foot height. J. Maloney motioned to grant Charles and Sharon Criss of 25259 Chase Drive their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a 5-foot high privacy fence and that the following variances are granted: , 1. A 12 foot variance for a fence less than 50% open and higher than 30 inches in front setback (code permits 0, applicant shows 12 ft.). 2. A 30 inch variance for a fence higher than 30 inches located 12 ft. in front setback (code permits 30 inches, applicant shows 5 ft.). 3. A variance for a fence less than 50% open located 12 ft. in front setback (code permits 50% open, applicant shows 0% open). Note: Proposed fence is a 5-ft. high board on board privacy fence. Which is in violation of Ord. 90- 125 section (1135.02 (fl(1)). The motion was seconded by J. Maloney and unanimously approved. Variances Granted. 10. John Burvis- 5162 Andrus Ave- (WRI)-4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new garage. The following variances are requested: 1. A 416 square foot variance for total square feet of accessory structures in rear yard (code permits 600 square feet, applicant shows 1016 square feet), section (1135.02 (d)(2)). 2. A 6 foot variance for rear property line setback (code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 4 ft.), section (1135.02 (c)(2)). 3. An 8-foot variance for height of a detached garage (code permits 15 ft., applicant shows 23 ft.), section (1135.02 (c)(1)). 4. A 2-foot variance for side yard setback, (code requires 5 feet applicant shows 3 foot. Section (1135.02 C2. Note: Excess height is to facilitate additional storage space made accessible by a built in stairway Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 (d)(2)), (1135.02 (c)(2)), and (1135.02 (c)(1)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Burvis, the owner, came forward to be sworn in and address his request Mr. Burvis indicated that the existing garage is too small. The garage cannot house a car and has not been used for some time. Mr. Kremzar indicated that the new garage would need to have downspouts. Mr. Maloney commented that downspouts are required to maintain water on your own property. Mr. Burvis indicated that the pitch of the garage is to match the pitch of the home: Mr. Kremzar questioned if a 24' x 28' garage is needed. Mr. Burvis believes that he needs the size he is requesting. Mr. Kremzar questioned if there were any easements on the lot. Mr. Burvis suggested that there were no electrical easements. Mr. Kelly indicated that code permits 600 square feet and Mr. Burvis wants 1016 square feet. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Kremzar are concerned about the size of the garage. Mr. Burvis questioned what size the board would allow him. Most of the existing garages are 24' x 24' throughout the neighborhood. Mr. Kelly suggested having the depth of the garage 26-feet instead of 28-feet. Mr. Burvis indicated that he would agree to 24' x 26'. J. Maloney motioned to grant John Burvis of 5162 Andrus Ave his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a new garage and that the following variances are granted as amended: