July 21, 2016

identification. Ms. Gabry noted that the wall on the south side of the property extended over the property line and asked if that structure was going to stay there. Mr. Oliverous stated that his uncle, Mr. Arceo, spoke to the neighbor and the neighbor said that the wall could stay there. Chairman Neuer stated that in order for the wall to remain over the property line the applicant must obtain an easement. Mr. Roma said that the applicant will agree to that. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Roma how high the retaining wall will be at its highest point; he said 9°4” high. Mr. Roma said that the applicant is also proposing to put a 4’ high fence on top of the retaining wall because he wants the rear yard to be safe for his children to play there. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Roma if the wall with the fence on top will now be approximately 14’ high; he replied yes. Mr. Roma said that it will only be 14’ high on the highest end of the wall. He said that the height of the wall is typical in this area because of the slope. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Grygiel to define the township ordinance for installing a fence on top of a wall. Mr. Grygiel stated that solid walls and fences not higher than six (6) feet are permitted in the rear yard and on the side property up to the real line of the applicant’s house. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Arceo if he spoke to his neighbor about removing the tree on his neighbor’s property to install the wall; he said yes. Mr. Arceo said that his neighbor said he can remove the tree because the previous owner planted the tree. Chairman Neuer instructed Mr. Arceo to get a letter from his neighbor that states that he has permission to remove the tree from his neighbor’s property.