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Ms. Rambo -Ackerman reported a voicemail was received from Ms. Judith Joseph at 4149 Linden Circle saying she had no objections to the fence. Ms. Patton was concerned that the neighbor behind the fence could have reduced visibility when pulling out of their driveway. She pointed out that a variance would be required due to the lot shape but appreciated that the fence was installed in line with the side of the house. Mr. Allain would have liked it if the fence was angled by the sidewalk. He was concerned that City Council addressed corner lot fences and the proximity to the sidewalk was too close. Mr. Papotto thought the lot shape was a hardship but thought the fence could have been angled by the sidewalk since it is so close. Mr. Rahm thought it was difficult to assess without a site plan and agreed that the distance was too close. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the following variances for 20- 18088: Dave Butterworth; 23542 Cedarwood Lane: 1. A 19 ft. variance for side yard setback of a solid 6 ft. high fence on a corner lot; code requires 20 ft., applicant provides 1 ft., Section 1135.02(D). Motion denied 0-4. 20-18154; Bill Kovacs; 5967 Barton Road Representatives: Bill & Carol Kovacs, owners Proposal consists of a new shed. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A 322 sq. ft. variance for area of a storage building; code permits 350 sq. ft., applicant shows 672 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(C)(2). 2. A 1 ft. variance for height of a storage building; code permits 14 ft., applicant shows 15 ft., Section 113 5.02(C)(2). The applicant proposes a new shed to replace an existing storage structure on their property in the rear yard. The new shed exceeds height and area requirements based on lot size, which is 2.24 acres. A 350 square foot structure is permitted and 672 square feet is proposed including the patio. The average peak height of the structure is 15 feet where 14 feet is permitted. Mr. Kovacs would like to replace an existing horse stable that is used as a shed. It does not have a concrete floor and is not in great condition. The new 20 by 24 -foot building will have a concrete floor and will be located in the same spot as the existing stable. One side will have an eight -foot wide porch. The building will be near their garden and will be used to store their lawn and gardening equipment. When Mr. Kovacs laid out all of his equipment, he determined the larger building size was needed. The loft area would be used as a workshop. The lot is approximately 2.5 acres and backs up to Bradley Woods. The new structure is similar to other buildings in the neighborhood and would improve the property value. Ms. Lieber pointed out that the concrete patio area is included in the square footage of the structure. The structure is similar to others in the neighborhood and asked if there were other structures in the rear yard. Mr. Kovacs said there is only one outbuilding on the lot which will be replaced. Mr. O'Malley pointed out that the lot is more than twice the amount of the largest lot size for sheds permitted so he believed the larger building size was supported. Mr. Allain asked if it would be used for commercial purposes, Mr. Kovacs said it would not be. Mr. Allain did not