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<br />Mrs. Hasiak stated their willingness to remove the "lean-to" exterior improvement and that their <br />primary request was to be allowed to make interior improvements similar to other garages located <br />within the City. Mrs. Hasiak explained that the house located on the property has a crawl space <br />unsuitable for storage due to water, sewer and foundation damage. Mrs. Hasiak also explained <br />that they intended on using the existing structure as a garage. Mrs. Hasiak stated that they <br />currently do not have a garage. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson questioned whether the issue involved removing the non-conforming <br />structure. Mayor Wilharber explained the variance request was concerning the interior <br />improvements and the exterior "lean-to" addition to the non-conforming structure. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber stated that the non-conforming structure had been located on the parcel for many <br />years. Mr. March indicated the non-conforming structure has been grand fathered in and may stay <br />on the property; however, a variance is needed to improve the structure. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson questioned if the variance was denied, would the interior improvements <br />and exterior construction need to be removed. Mr. March confirmed that it would. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson questioned Mrs. Hasiak as to the status of the improvements. Mrs. <br />Hasiak indicated that the interior has had a cement floor poured, wiring run, insulated, and sheet <br />rocked. Mrs. Hasiak also stated these items needed to be done to convert the pole barn to a <br />garage. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Sweeney. seconded by Council Member Travis to close the <br />public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber closed the public hearing at 6: 17 p.m. <br /> <br />3. Salazar Variance Request <br /> <br />Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Salazar, 7336 Old Mill Road, appeared before Council to review their <br />submitted variance request allowing them to construct a six (6) foot, wooden, privacy fence in <br />their rear yard. Mr. And Mrs. Salazar explained that their property is on a comer lot and <br />according to Ordinance #4 they have two (2) front yards. Mr. Salazar has begun construction of <br />the privacy fence one (1) foot into the road right-of-way. The Salazars presented Council with <br />two (2) letters from neighboring residents indicting their approval of the placement of the fence. <br /> <br />The Planning and Zoning Commission is in the process of amending and defining the language <br />relating to comer lots and denied the variance. <br /> <br />Mr. Salazar stated that it would be cost prohibitive for him to relocate the fence and existing <br />sprinkler line. Mr. Salazar also stated that it was his intention to provide a safer environment for <br />his neighbors and his dogs. Mr. Salazar expressed the need to complete the fencing prior to <br />making the improvements to the kennel as required previously by Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber questioned whether allowing the fence to remain in the City' road right-of-way <br />would interfere with public utilities. Mr. Palzer, Building Official/Public Works Director, <br />indicated that utilities were run underneath the sidewalk within the Salazar's development so it <br />would not interfere with same. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 14 <br />