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board asked if there were any swells or easements in the applicant's yard. The applicant assured the board that his yard was properly drained and the garage will be properly drained as well. N. Sergi motion to grant William Scherer of 3169 Clague Road his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of demolishing an old garage and buildYng new garage and the following variance, is granted: 1. A 5 foot variance for an accessory structure (garage) to close to rear lot line 91, (code requires 10', and applicant shows 5'). Which is in violatioa? of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (C2)). W. Kremzar seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Randall Farmer; 3685 W 232"d Street: (WRD 2) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of an as built deck. The following variance is requested: 1. A 353.4 square foot variance for total square footage of accessory structures in rear yard area, (code permits 793.6 sq. ft., and applicant shows 1147 sq. ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (D2)). Note: 41. If approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals a building inspector must verify compliance to building codes. Footers must be exposed for inspection. Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to be sworn in and review the request. Mr. Farmer the owner came forward to be sworn in and review the request. The applicant believed that if the deck was not attached to the house he would not require a permit. The applicant showed a computer picture of the deck. W. Kremzar motion to grant Randall Farmer of 3685 d6/ 232°d Street his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of an as built deck and the following variance, is granted: 1. A 353.4 square foot variance for total square footage of accessory structures in rear yard area, (code permits 793.6 sq. ft., and applicant shows 1147 sq. ft.). Which is in violation of Oa-d. 90-125 section (1135.02 (D2)). Note: #1. A build'ang inspector anust verify compliance to building codes. Footers must be exposed for inspection. T. Kelly seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. 4. Michael & Helen Sullivan; 7120 Barton Road: (WI2D 3) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of installing a fence. The following variance is requested: 1. A 16 foot variance for a fence erected within the 25 foot required side yard setback, (code requires 25', and applicant shows 9'). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (172)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to be sworn in and review the request. Mr. Sullivan the home owner, Ms. & Mr. Kling with Cinnamon Woods Association, Mr. Bebout, Mr. Finnegan, abutting neighbors and Mr. Dillon President of the Cinnamon Woods Association each came forward to be sworn in and review the request. The applicant would like to enclose a portion of his backyard, but the way the city code reads is that the fence would have to be erected 25-feet from the sidewalk. If the applicant places the fence in accordance to code the fence would be aligned with the middle of his home. The home was built prior to the road ever being constructed so there is no way the code can be followed. Abutting neighbors had the following concerns: 1). Concerned that the entrance sign to condominiums will not be visible once fence is erected. 2). Concerned where the rear fence will be placed. 3). Neighbors questioned what type of fencing would be used. The applicant reviewed that he would like a 6-foot board on board fence along the side property line and a 4-foot vinyl coded chain link fence across the rear area and south side property line. His three children are under the age of 5, they have a dog and the speed of the vehicles on the road is such that he is concerned for the safety of his children. The applicant's insurance company has requested the 2