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2. A 5 fl. variance for side yard setback; code requires pool or associated structure to be set back not less than 10 It. hom any side lot line. Applicant shows 5 it. Proposed pool deck is 5 ft. from side lot line. Section 1135.02 (1). 3. A 20% variance for excessive rear yard lot coverage: code permits up to 20% (9 30 sq, ft. based on rear yard areas of 4,650 sq. ft). Applicant shows 404o (1.860 sq.), Section 1135.05(6)(2). Note: Proposed green house is 10 ft. x 16 it. x I I R. 10 in. high. Lot is 16,758 sq. ft. Mr. Westtall stated that he is requesting a variance for a backyard project in which he will be installing several features. The proposed concrete patio will go from fence to fence in his backyard Currently, there is a wooden deck that is 16 feet off the back of the house and about half the length of the property. He explained that he would like to extend the deck to the other side of his property. The area that the extended patio would go is shaded and muddy therefore, he would like to install concrete instead of wood. Mr. Westfall also noted that he would like to install a "I ' shaped deck around the proposed swimming pool. Ms. Patton, asked if there was any easements or drainage problems for the property. Ms. Seeley stated that the Building Department would not have this information, that the Engineering Department would. Mr. Ilpmn agreed with Ms. Seeley. Mt. Macke, stated that the applicant has advised the board that there is a ground water problem causing rotting due to deck support posts and asked if a concrete patio that size would cause a run off damage to the adjoining neighbors? Mr. Westfall responded that the proposed patio will be pitched into his yard and not towards the neighbors. The current wooden deck is ground level and has been there for numerous years and he does not know what is underneath the patio. Mr. Papotto asked it the pool will be in-ground or above. Mr. Westfall stated that it is a semi in- ground pool in which the pool will be placed two feet into the ground. Ms. Patton had concerns with the drainage and the amount ofconcrete in the backyard. She asked if the applicant could reduce the variance size Cor excessive lot coverage. Mr. Papotto explained the variance requests to the hoard. He stated that he had a concern with variance request number one 'A 5 ft. variance for distance to the side lot lines of a freestanding structure: code requires 5 fl. applicant shows 0 ft.; proposed concrete patio is 16 ft. x 60 ft. 0 feet for the side lot lines'. Mr. Mackey asked if the applicant could install a semi-perrncable surface that would be 5 feet from the side lot lines, therefore eliminating the 0 feel variance request A discussion was had over the 5 feet side line requirements. It was concluded if the applicant instal led gravel, pebbles or any semi permeable ground cover on either side of the patio, then he would not need variance one. I Ie would however. need to show the building department that the concrete is 5 feet off each side lot line. After a board discussion over the three variances it was decided that Mr. Macken would move to resend and modit} the previous motion into three separate votes.