May 17, 2018

Ms. Durkin asked Mr. Pellon if his testimony is that the front yard ramp is the least intrusive design that is ADA compliant; he replied yes. Ms. Durkin asked Mr. Pellon if there is a non-intrusive design for a wheelchair ramp; he said no. Mr. Pellon continued his testimony and detailed the side yard ramp that is being proposed along the side of the house; he stated that the ramp will run along the existing walkway. Ms. Durkin asked Mr. Pellon if there are a lot of overgrown bushes that belong to the neighbor along that the side of the house on to the path; he said yes. Ms. Durkin asked Mr. Pellon if the ramp along the side yard would be visible from the road; he said it would be just as visible as the current path. Ms. Durkin asked Mr. Pellon if the use of the side yard ramp is also for the parents to be able to get Ethan to the top of the driveway to board the family’s personal van; he said yes. Ms. Durkin asked Mr. Pellon if, other than the side yard ramp, the only way Ethan would be able to access a vehicle is down by the street; he said yes. Ms. Durkin asked Mr. Pellon if the side yard ramp will replace the existing paved surface on the side of the house; he said yes. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Pellon if the existing overgrown bushes on the side yard would have to be cut back in order to build the ramp; he said yes. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Pellon if the side yard ramp will be more visible from the street once the overgrown bushes are cut back; he said the ramp will be just as visible as the current paving. Vice Chairman Neuer asked if there has been any conversation with the neighbor who owns the bushes regarding trimming them back; Ms. Durkin said she personally has not spoken to the neighbor but Ms. Roman has spoken to the neighbor. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Ms. Durkin if Ms. Roman spoke to the neighbor about trimming the bushes back; she said she does not know what they spoke about. Chairman Buechler called for a recess at 9:32 pm. Chairman Buechler resumed the meeting at 9:48 pm. Chairman Buechler asked if any Board Members had any questions for Mr. Pellon.