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Minutes · Mar 20, 2025

March 20, 2025, Regular Meeting

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- Chairperson Neuer asked who built the wall. Mr. DeOliveira said that he did, but he did go to school for engineering and supervised the project. - Chairperson Neuer asked why the wall was built without permits. Mr. DeOliveira said that he did not know that permits were going to be needed. - Ms.R. Miller asked for clarification. In the Nishuane Group LLC Report it is stated that this application is for a proposed wall, but it is already constructed. Mr. DeOliveria said yes, that it is already constructed. - Mr. B.D. Scott asked what street the highest point of the wall is facing. Mr. DeOliveira said that in his opinion, Grandview Avenue is facing the highest point. - Mr. Scott asked for confirmation of the address of the property with the easement for this application. Mr. DeOliveira and 29 Bradford Avenue. - Mr. Scott asked if the neighbors had input. Mr. DeOliveira said that he did speak to the neighbors and that they liked the outcome. - Mr. L. Cohen asked if the neighbor with easement had a discussion take place prior to the construction. Mr. DeOliveira said yes. Mr. Cohen asked if the easement “partially demolished” was part of the agreement if a sale takes place. Mr. DeOliveira said that it was to ensure the wall would remain in good condition. - Mr. Cohen asked about the lack of vegetation on the property. Mr. DeOliveira said it is because of the heavy rain flow. - Dr. T. Ben-Zvi asked when the wall was constructed. Mr. DeOliveira answered that it was built in 2022. - Mr. M. Dannemiller asked if this was an emergency repair. Mr. DeOliveira said yes. Mr. Dannemiller asked if the replacement was a surprise or did he speak to the neighbors prior. Mr. DeOliveira said that he spoke to the neighbors, but this was built especially with safety in mind. PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS - Mr. E. DeLine asked if the fence on the wall was originally there. Mr. DeOliveira said no. - Mr. DeLine asked why there wasn’t a permit. Mr. DeOliveira said that he was unaware that he needed one and apologized. - Mr. DeLine asked for confirmation that he supervised the installation but asked further if those who installed are contractors. Mr. DeOliveira said no. - Mr. DeLine asked if any inspections were performed. Mr. DeOliveira said yes. - Mr. DeLine asked if there are any reports. Mr. DeOliveira referred to the Engineer’s pending testimony. - Mr. J. Hess asked for

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ne asked if any inspections were performed. Mr. DeOliveira said yes. - Mr. DeLine asked if there are any reports. Mr. DeOliveira referred to the Engineer’s pending testimony. - Mr. J. Hess asked for confirmation on the date of the plans being August 14, 2022. Mr. DeOliveira said yes. NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS Testimony of Mr. DeOliveira concluded. Break 9:42 PM- 9:52 PM Upon return from the break, Chairperson Neuer confirmed the presence of a quorum.

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