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? . suggested the contractor meet with the building department to make sure the swells are properly addressed. Mrs. Sergi questioned if the applicant would be willing to move the fence in a little. Mr. Kistemaker suggested that if they have to they would bring in the fence some. Mr. Rymarczyk suggested that for safety reasons the fence should be moved inward 4 to 5 feet. Mrs. Sergi suggested that the fence should line-up with the existing bushes. Mr. Maloney voiced that the board is concerned for the safety of children on bikes and requested the fence be moved in 5-feet off the sidewalk. Mr. Kistemaker indicated that he would be willing to place the fence 5-feet in from sidewalk. Mr. Maloney indicated that the rear fence is shown 5-feet off the rear property line and questioned if the fence would be placed within the swell. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated that the drawing is showing the fence 5-feet in from rear yard line. Discussion regarding the drawing submitted by the contractor and what the owner wants took place. The owner indicated that he would place the fence 5-feet in from sidewalk and 5-feet off the rear property line as shown in the drawing. , J. Maloney Motion to grant Ronald Kistemaker of 23234 Woodview Drive this request for variance (1123.12) as amended and agreed which consists of a fence and that the following variance is granted: 1. A 21 foot variance for side yard fence on corner lot (code permits 0, applicant shows 21 ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (f)(2)). The applicant's builder/contractor is to meet with the building department prior to work starting for clarification regarding rear fence placement and swells. W. Kremzar seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Variance Granted. 5. Dominic Ruccella, 6691 Stearns Road, Ward 3: Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a lot split creating a lot narrower than required by the zoning code. The following variance is requested: 1. An 8.83 foot variance for lot width (code requires 70 ft., applicant shows 61.17 ft.), Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.05). Note: The Planning Commission referred this matter to the Board of Zoning Appeals on March 25, 2003 Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review their request. Mrs. Levoy the applicant's neighbor came forward to review the proposal. After a reasonable amount of time, the Chairman announced that the board would move on and come back to the Ruccella proposal at the end of the meeting. J. Maloney tabled Dominic Ruccella of 6691 Stearns Road until the next regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, as there was no one present to represent the applicant. 6. Half Price Books, 4687 Great Northern Blvd. Ward 4: Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of new signage. The following variance is requested: 1. A 23.67 square foot variance for a wall sign (code permits 80 sq. ft., applicant shows 103.67 sq. ft.), which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.24 (b)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review their request. Mr. Harnick, owner of Accel sign Group and Mr. West, the district manager of Half Price Books each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Harnick indicated that the sign is a national logo sign that is used throughout all their stores. They try to have the same look at all their stores. The code allows 80 square feet and they require an additional 23.67 square feet. The sign area is less than 7% of the overall storefront and is less than 12% of the overall sign- 3