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Representative: Yousef Abuturabee, owner Proposal consists of a new deck. Property is zoned C -One Family Residence. Proposal was tabled at July 7, 2021 meeting. 1. A 3 ft. 9 in. variance for side yard setback of a deck on a corner lot; code requires 25 ft., applicant shows 21 ft. 3 in., Section 1135.02(C)(4)(a). See also 1135.06(C). The applicant is seeking a side setback variance of 3 feet, 9 inches for a deck which has already been constructed. According to the property survey on file in the Building Department, the home is 25 feet, 1 inch from the ROW line. The deck extends 3 feet, 10 inches from the home towards the property line. Staff determined the deck setback to be 21 feet, 3 inches, not 23 feet as shown on the applicant's site plan. Mr. Abuturabee hired a contractor to build a deck and the contractor built the deck while the applicant was out of town. He was unaware that a permit was not pulled. This is Mr. Abuturabee hired another contractor to help with the permit paperwork. Ms. Seeley said the deck was constructed without a permit and violation notices were sent in July and August 2020. An application and plans were submitted on August 31, 2020 but no site plan was submitted and there was insufficient information included. After receiving no communication from Mr. Abuturabee, the case was referred to the Law Department. The applicant has been working with staff since then to get the issues resolved. The need for a variance was discovered when the site plan was submitted. Mr. Mackey reviewed the plans and he did not think the deck looked over -imposing on the property. Mr. Papotto appreciated the applicant's willingness to work with staff to resolve the issue. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 19655; Yousef Abuturabee; 23235 Woodview Drive: 1. A 3 ft. 9 in. variance for side yard setback of a deck on a corner lot; code requires 25 ft., applicant shows 21 ft. 3 in., Section 1135.02(C)(4)(a). See also 1135.06(C). Motion passed 3-0. 21-19764; Melissa Crumb; 5050 West Park Drive Representative: Melissa Crumb, owner Proposal consists of a new shed. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A 50 sq. ft. variance for the size of a storage building: code allows 150 sq. ft.; applicant shows 200 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(C)(2). Note: Proposed shed is 10 ft. x 20 ft. x 11 ft. 10 in. high. Lot is 18,000 sq. ft. The applicant is proposing to install a new shed that is 200 square feet. Based on the lot size, a 150 square foot shed is permitted, resulting in a 50 square foot variance. Ms. Crumb said her previous shed was 8 feet by 12 feet and she needs a larger shed to store her tractor and yard maintenance equipment. She lives across from the park and tries to keep her property maintained. She explained that a 10 -foot by 20 -foot shed is a standard size and costs about the same amount as a 10 -foot by 15 -foot shed. An email was received from Tom Bolba saying he did not have any issues with the proposal. Mr. Allain did not have an issue with the size of the shed given the layout of the property and equipment. He noted that the similar cost did not weigh in on his decision. Mr. Papotto thought the property is well -kept and added that the lot size is close to the next range that would allow a 200 square foot shed.