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Ms. Hughes said she was unaware of the corner lot restrictions. Since 2008, their home has been robbed, the mail has been stolen, the fence was graffitied, and they have found someone watching them from the street. They are close to apartments and business and there have been other incidences with the police in the neighborhood. They want to be able to secure their home and enjoy the property. Mr. Hughes wants to have privacy for his yard. Ms. Hughes provided a list of seven signatures of neighbors showing they had no objections to a higher fence. Mr. Papotto asked if the fence will be a six-foot high wood board on board fence, with no latticework on top, Ms. Hughes said it will match the abutting neighbor's fence. Mr. Mackey did not object since it will improve the existing fence. Mr. Raig was not in favor of a six-foot high fence so close to the sidewalk. Mr. Papotto believed the location of the property warranted a higher fence even though he is not in favor of six-foot fences on the sidewalk. Mr. Rahm observed an unusual amount of foot traffic when visiting the property and was in favor of the proposal. Mr. Mackey moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to approve the following variance for 19- 13865; Ronald Hughes and Tammy McKay Hughes; 24931 Mitchell Drive: 1. A 2 ft. variance for height of a fence on a corner lot in the side and rear yard; applicant is permitted a 4 ft. high fence, applicant shows 6 ft., Section 1135.02(D)(3). Motion passed 3-1, Mr. Raig voted no. 19-13908; Abisain Luzo; 6595 Barton Road Representatives: Abisain & Tracy Lugo Proposal consists of a new driveway. Property is zoned A -One Family Residence. The following variance is requested: 1. A 6 ft. variance for width of a driveway on a residential lot where a garage is not present; code permits 12 ft., applicant shows 18 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(2)(e). See also Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing to replace their existing gravel driveway with a concrete driveway. Since a garage is not present on the property, code requires that a driveway be constructed only in the front and side yards in accordance with the restrictions for that permitted for a detached garage. This code requirement permits a maximum width of 12 feet for a driveway section in the front yard, whereas the applicant shows a width of 18 feet, requiring a variance of six feet. Mr. Lugo said his current gravel driveway is 18 feet wide. He wants a wider driveway to allow two cars to be parked next to each other in the driveway. He intends to build a garage at the end of the driveway. The proposed driveway would leave 80% green space in the front yard. The driveway was 18 feet wide when he purchased the property and a contractor has already been selected for the project. Mr. Mackey agreed that the driveway would improve the property. Mr. Mackey moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to approve the following variance for 19- 13908; Abisain Lugo; 6595 Barton Road: