December 20, 2012

3. ZB-12-19/Rustagi Carried from 11/15/12 Block: 167.03; Lot: 34; Zone: R-3AH Requesting two (2) “C” variances for rear set back to build a deck and height for raising an existing retaining wall DISCUSSION Saras Rustagi approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Vice Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Rustagi what development his property was in; Mr. Rustagi said Vizcaya. Mr. Rustagi stated that when he was having his house built the builder told him that, in order to make a deck as big as he wanted, he would have to apply for a variance because it did not meet the rear set back requirements. Mr, Rustagi said that he also wanted to utilize all of the property in his narrow back yard. He said that, because of the steep slope, there is an existing 6’ high retaining wall and another existing 6’ fence that is approximately 5° away from the retaining wall. Mr. Rustagi said that he would like to move the fence closer to the retaining wall to gain five more feet of space in the back yard and increase the height of the retaining wall to 8.6’ for safety reasons. He said that he understands that in order to raise the height of the wall another variance is required. Vice Chairwoman Gabry said that the drawing shows the fence is not on the property line. Mr. Rustagi said that the fence is closer to the house; not the property line. He said that they would just like to move this fence back farther to gain more wasted space in the yard. Mr. Grygiel confirmed that this is what the applicant is proposing. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Rustagi if the Architect that drew the plans will be supervising the project; Mr. Rustagi replied yes. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Rustagi if the houses on either side of his house have targe decks; Mr. Rustagi replied yes. Vice Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Rustagi if he submitted any detailed plans for the deck; Mr. Rustagi said no. He said all he submitted was the measurements of the deck on the plans. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Rustagi what materials he will be using on the deck; Mr. Rustagi said they will be using Trex. Vice Chairwoman Gabry told Mr. Rustagi that they will need to see detailed plans before they approve the deck. Vice Chairwoman Gabry asked if there were any more questions for Mr. Rustagi; seeing none. 10