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Minutes · Dec 18, 2014

December 18, 2014

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Mr. Neuer stated that Mr. Grygiel’s report indicated that nearby properties have decks in the rear yard. He asked Mr. Grygiel if any of these properties that have decks encroach; he said at least one other property did. There were no further questions for Mr. Nyunt from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr, Nyunt; there were none. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any comments. Rose DelPreore approached the podium and was sworn under oath. She stated that she lives at 24 Hutton Avenue and asked the Board to allow Mr. Nyunt to build his deck because he has children. Chairman Buechler declared the hearing closed, Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Grygiel how much of a drop off there is past the wooden post fence in the rear of the property that is shown in the photos in his report; he said approximately ten (10) to fifteen (15) feet. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Grygiel how deep the deck will be; he said 10.5 feet deep. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Grygiel how close the deck will be to the fence in the rear yard after it is built; he said approximately eight (8) feet. There were no further comments from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Chairman Buechler asked for a motion. Mr. Steinhart made a motion to approve the application; Mr. Neuer seconded the motion to approve the application. Chairman Bucchler stated that he would like to add, as a condition of approval, that the applicant use a licensed contractor to build the deck. Board Members Stcinhart and Neuer accepted the proposed condition as an amendment to the pending motion. The vote was as follows: Bullock: - Steinhart: Yes Gabry: Yes Sussman: Yes Merklinger: - Weiss: Yes Neuer: Yes Chairman Buechler: Yes Quentzel: Yes

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