August 18, 2011

‘There was no discussion by the Board and Chairman Neuer made a motion to approve the application with the conditions specified in Ms. Borg’s report. He stated that he would !et Ms. Borg decide if she was alright with the vegetable garden. He also stated that the gate must be removed prior to the resolution. Mr. Bullock seconded and Chairman Neuer closed by telling the applicants that any further home improvements to think permits. CONDITIONS . Installing handrails on front steps . Planting plants or shrubs in the area along the deck per Ms. Borg’s recommendations . Removal of metal gate prior to resolution The vote was as follows: Bullock: Yes Steinhart: - Gabry: Yes Sussman: Yes Chairman Neuer: Yes Weiss: - Quentzel: Yes Buechler: - 2. ZB-11-16/Nissel Block 179.08; Lot: 12; Zone: R-5 40 Mayfair Drive Two (2) “C” variances for front and side yard set-backs for building a handicap ramp DISCUSSION: Shimon Nissel approached the podium and was sworn in. Chairman Neuer stated the applicant was proposing to build a handicap ramp for his son and Mx. Nissel replied yes, he was correct. Chairman Neuer stated that the ramp would be 20 feet rather than 30 feet and the side yard would encroach 5 feet. Mr. Nissel explained that the reason the ramp needed to be a certain length is because of the height of their front door. Chairman Neuer stated that the structure would go out further than the required use but not further than the house itself. Mz. Nissel stated that none of his neighbors objected and some had signed a petition. Chairman Neuer stated that the Board does not usually accept petitions. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Nissel if he had read Ms. Borg’s report and he replied yes. Chairman. Neuer stated that she had recommended landscaping the area in front of the ramp and painting the garage door. He asked Mr. Nissel to talk to Ms. Borg to see if she wanted plants or bushes in front of the ramp and Mr, Nissel said that he would and would conform.