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Proposal consists of a 6-foot high privacy fence which includes a 30 foot section where a neighbor's fence already exists. VVhich is in violation of a Building Code 1369.03 (A3)). Wendel and Beverly Rountree presented photographs to the Board showing the proposed 39' section of fence they are proposing to install next to the neighbor's chain link fence. The neighbor, Mrs. Frabotta currently lives in Brecksville and has not lived at her property for 10 years. Mrs. Frabotta's chain link fence is in poor condition. The applicant sent Mrs. Frabotta xegistered letter requesting permission to remove a sma11 section of her chain link fence that abuts their property. They did receive a signature of approval. Several nearby neighbors have also expressed their dissatisfaction with their property. They did, however, say she does maintain the lawn, however, the shrubs are overgrown and there are raccoons in the attic. N1r. Engoglia asked the applicant for the neighbor's phone number and will contact them regarding this situation. D. Conway said there are approximately fifteen homes in the City that are currently vacant. He further stated it is not a violation if a house is vacant, as long as property is maintained. Currently, there is legislation in front of Council to toughen up tha properly maintenance ordinances. The applicant would like to install their fence about 3' from the neighbor's fence. Tn order to keep the azea clean, they want to put down red paving stones and landscaping between the fences so that they can properly maintain it. Mr. Conway informed the applicant to ask the company who will install the fence to submit a drawing to tlae building departrnent to ensure that there are no violations of the zoning code. P. Engoglia IInotioned to approve the fence plan as presented, which is 3' off the existing neighbor's fence with a jog where the fence negt door turns. 'I'hey will be able to access the neighbor's property at that point. A gate will need to be installed at the point where the turn is ffiade in order to maantain the area. N. Althen seconded the motion, whnch was unateimously approved. Theresa Krvsaak, 4170 Columbia Road, WRD 1: Pursuant to Section 1331.05, Building Commissioner Conway has referred the order to demolish 4170 Columbia Road structures to the Boaxd of Building Code Appeals. For confirmation that a public nuisance does exist and that failure of the owner or parties of interest to demolish the structure sha11 cause the same to be abated by the city upon being directed to do so by Council, in accordance with all the regulations and requirements of Section 1331.05. Note: This proposal was tabled by the Board of Building Code Appeals on Septernber 16, 2004. The applicant was not present for this proposal. Mr. 0'Malley informed the Board that the last time this proposal was addressed and presented, IVir. Althen