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J. Konold made a motion to grant Darlene Lutz, 25067 Chase Drive, the request for variance which consists of installing a swimming pool in the backyard and that the following variance be granted: 1. A 90 square foot variance for swimming pool, (code allows 86 sq. ft., applicant shows 176 sq. ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (d)(2)). The motion was seconded by N. Sergi and unanimously approved. Variance Granted. 6). Susan & Albert Velikaz, 3673 W. 232 St. WRD 2 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a deck around existing pool. The following variance is requested: 1. A 194.6 square foot variance for exceeding 20% rear yard coverage, (code permits 640 sq. ft., applicant shows 834.6 sq. ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (a)(2)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward. Susan and Albert Velikaz came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Velikaz said they would like a deck around their pool and it would extend 2 feet out. They would put in stairs and a gate to access the deck. Mr. Kremzar indicated there are no dimensions on the submitted plans. Mrs. Sergi said it would be 11 feet from the garage to the pool, and 10 feet from the back fence to where the pool is located. Mr. Konold asked how high the deck would be off the ground. Mr. Velikaz said he believes it will be 44 inches. Mr. Maloney asked how far the deck area would be from the house. Mr. Velikaz said that is probably the biggest area in the whole backyard. Mr. Konold asked what kind of gate they intend to have. Mr. Velikaz replied it will be a swinging gate that could be locked. They want it to be harder to access the pool. The fence that goes around the deck will also help. Mr. Kremzar asked if a smaller deck would be acceptable. Mr. Velikaz said he does not know if it would be possible. They are going with what was presented to them. Mr. Kremzar pointed out this is a large variance request. Mrs. Sergi said a variance would have to be added because they would only be 8 feet offthe back line. She asked what the applicant's goal is with the proposal. Mr. Velikaz said it is basically for safety and not really for walking around the pool. They want to enclose the pool better than before. Mrs. Sergi asked if they could consider having the deck and not 2 feet all the way around to eliminate some of the variance. Mrs. Velikaz said that it is hard to say from the drawings they saw. It is hard to say how it will look without the walkway around it. Mr. Maloney mentioned the part in the back of the lounge area. It is 7 feet. He brought up the stairs being about 3 feet wide. Mr. Konold asked about children using the pool. Mr. Velikaz said he has a teenage daughter that uses the pool but there are younger children in the neighborhood and that was part of their concern. Mrs. Sergi asked if they will have a fence at the top. Mr. Velikaz confirmed there would be a fence all around. Mrs. Sergi said it will be 6 feet from the ground to the top. W. Kremzar made a motion to grant Susan & Albert Velikaz, 3673 W. 232 St., their request for variance which consists of a deck around existing pool and that the following variance be granted as amended: 1. A 194.6 square foot variance for exceeding 20% rear yard coverage, (code permits 640 sq. ft., applicant shows 834.6 sq. ft.). 2. A 2 foot variance for being 8 feet ofFthe rear property line (code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 8 ft.) Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (a)(2)). The motion was seconded by J. Konold. Roll call on the motion: W. Kremzar, N. Sergi, T. Kelly - No, J. Konold and J. Maloney - Yes. Variance Denied. Mr. Kremzar explained that the amount of variance is too great in his opinion. Mr. Konold pointed out the applicant can resubmit plans. Mr. Rymarczyk said if they intend to come back within a year, they will have to reduce the request by 25%. Otherwise, they have to wait a year. Mr. Velikaz asked if there is a problem with where the deck is in the yard. Mrs. Sergi explained she has a problem with the 2 feet going all the way around. She said if that were gone, or smaller, it would alleviate the concern. It is a good idea to have it that high but if that is what they already have, there is no hardship. 4