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STATE OF MINNESOTA
CITY OF FRIDLEY
In the Matter of variancefor a rear yard
setback to allow the construction of a deck-sunroom
at 8131 Ruth Circle N.E.
APPEALS COWiISSION PROCEEDINGS
Allen Blomker Owner
VARIANCE
The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley
and was heard on on the 24tb day of EIP-, 19�g pL.,__, on a petition
for a variance pursuant to the City of Frid ey s Zoning r inance-,- or the
following described property:
Lot 7, Block 5, Bourdeaux's Spring Brook Park Addition
IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the following conditions or
reasons:
See Appeals Commission minutes of June 26, 1984
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF ANOKA ) ss.
CITY OF FRIDLEY )
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, Sidney C. Inman, City Clerk for the City of Friley with and in for said City
of Fridley, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy and Order
granting a variance with the original record thereof preserved in my office, and
hve found the same to be a correct and true transcript of the whole thereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my hand at the City of Fridley,
Minnesota, in the County of Anoka on the IJday of , 19
DRAFTED BY:
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Variances are valid for a period of
considered void if not used within
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one year followi,.r� ;app �v'a' ani sha' be
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APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 25 1984 PAGE 6
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
If the Board recommends approval on this request, the staff would
suggest that the petitioner submit a landscaping plan indi ting
the type and location of all ground cover; emphasisshoo be given
towards perimeter screening.
W. Clark stated the Kayo Oil Company (Western Stores) is equesting a 10
foot green strip setback along University Avenue instea of 20 feet. He
stated, din conjunction with this variance, Kayo would dd green area which
is now blacktopped and install landscaping around th perimeter of the
property.
Mr. Clark submitted a drawing indicati/eedto
he new curbing would be
placed and the pump island for trucks.
Mr. Ingram stated they have no diesel is location and wish to
put in an island for this purpose, butiden the drive.
W. Ingram stated Bachman's was dr a ing up a landscaping plan to meet the
City's requirements.
Ms. Gabel pointed out they woul be losing about five parking spaces.
W. Ingram stated they are n7 short of parking and would meet the re-
quirements of the code.
WTION BY MR. PLEMEL, SECpDED BY Mot. BARNA, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED AT 8:11V P. M.
MOTION BY MR. BARW. SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
VARIANCEPURHUANT 0 CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE THE
REQUIRED 20 FOOT SETBACK FOR GREEN AREA TO 10 FEET SO THE DRIVEWAY CAN BE
WIDENED ON LOT , BLOCK 1, COMMERCE PARK ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 7600
UNIVERSITY AV N. E., WITH THE STIPULATION THAT A LANDSCAPE PLAN BE
SUBMITTED TO CITY STAFF AND THAT THE PETITIONER WORK WITH STAFF ON THE
LANDSCAPING
UPON A VOCE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEI DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED ANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Gabel stated this item would go to the City Council on August 6, 1984.
4. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE,
CONSTRUCTION OF A 12 FOOT x 15 FOOT DECK ON LOT 7. BLOCK 5. BOURDEAUX'
SPRING BROOK PARK ADDITION. THE SAME BEING 8131 RUTH CIRCLE N. E.
(Request by Allen Blomker, 8131 Ruth Circle, Fridley, MN 55432).
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APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 25 1984 PAGE 6
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
If the Board recommends approval on this request, the staff would
suggest that the petitioner submit a landscaping plan indi ting
the type and location of all ground cover; emphasisshoo be given
towards perimeter screening.
W. Clark stated the Kayo Oil Company (Western Stores) is equesting a 10
foot green strip setback along University Avenue instea of 20 feet. He
stated, din conjunction with this variance, Kayo would dd green area which
is now blacktopped and install landscaping around th perimeter of the
property.
Mr. Clark submitted a drawing indicati/eedto
he new curbing would be
placed and the pump island for trucks.
Mr. Ingram stated they have no diesel is location and wish to
put in an island for this purpose, butiden the drive.
W. Ingram stated Bachman's was dr a ing up a landscaping plan to meet the
City's requirements.
Ms. Gabel pointed out they woul be losing about five parking spaces.
W. Ingram stated they are n7 short of parking and would meet the re-
quirements of the code.
WTION BY MR. PLEMEL, SECpDED BY Mot. BARNA, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED AT 8:11V P. M.
MOTION BY MR. BARW. SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
VARIANCEPURHUANT 0 CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE THE
REQUIRED 20 FOOT SETBACK FOR GREEN AREA TO 10 FEET SO THE DRIVEWAY CAN BE
WIDENED ON LOT , BLOCK 1, COMMERCE PARK ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 7600
UNIVERSITY AV N. E., WITH THE STIPULATION THAT A LANDSCAPE PLAN BE
SUBMITTED TO CITY STAFF AND THAT THE PETITIONER WORK WITH STAFF ON THE
LANDSCAPING
UPON A VOCE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEI DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED ANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Gabel stated this item would go to the City Council on August 6, 1984.
4. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE,
CONSTRUCTION OF A 12 FOOT x 15 FOOT DECK ON LOT 7. BLOCK 5. BOURDEAUX'
SPRING BROOK PARK ADDITION. THE SAME BEING 8131 RUTH CIRCLE N. E.
(Request by Allen Blomker, 8131 Ruth Circle, Fridley, MN 55432).
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APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1984 PAGE 7
MOTION.BY M. GEROU, SECONDED BY Mt. BARNA, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC
HEARING OPEN AT 8:20 P. M.
Chairperson Gabel read the Administrative Staff Report:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
8131 Ruth Circle N. E.
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.04.6A.3, allows a deck to extend up to ten feet into a
required rear yard.
Public purpose served by this requirement is to allow use of a
required rear yard while still maintaining aesthetically pleasing
open areas around residential structures.
B. STATED HARDSHIP:
"Our specific hardship in designing our sun room deck is meeting
Federal and State passive solar energy tax credit guidelines. The
energy tax requirement is "the area of glazing shall exceed the
lesser of 15% of the floor area of the room in which the glazing is
�- installed or 8% of the floor area of the habitable rooms within the
dwelling uait". Our desire for a sun room deck with a dimension of
15' x 12' totals 180 square feet of floor space, making our require-
ment of glazing surface a minimum that must exceed 27 square feet.
Our proposed plan is to obtain at least 20% of glazing (36 sq. ft.)
which will make our passive solar system more effective. Obtaining
the solar energy tax credit is a necessity in helping us reduce our
cost in constructing our sun room deck.
The addition of this room will also give our family a second emer-
gency exit in case of a fire.
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
To the rear of this property is a City park. Some of the park
activities include the use of flying objects such as balls and pucks.
While the City's Park Director doesn't see the sun porch as a visual
problem, he does see it as a vulnerable hazard for various park
activities.
Therefore, if the Board approves this request, it should be stipulated
that the City will not be responsible for any damage that may occur
due to park activities. This stipulation should be part of an agree-
ment that shall be recorded at the County Recorder's office.
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~ APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING. JUNE 26, 1984 PAGE 8
W. Clark presented an aerial photo of the property and pointed out the
location of the home in relation to the park.
W. Clark stated it was felt because of the encroachment into the required
kear yard, the City shouldn't'be responsible if any damage should Occur to
the Blomker's property due to park activities,
Mr. Blomker stated, in order to obtain credit for solar energy, certain
requirements must be met and they wish to construct the sunroom to meet
this criteria.
Mrs. Blomker stated there is no other entrance or exit to their home except
through the front door and with the addition of this room, it will give
their family a second emergency exit.
Mr. Barna questioned why the variance was for a deck rather than additional
living space. Mr. Clark stated the variance should be for additional living
space.
Ms. Gabel asked W. and Mrs. Blomker if their neighbors were aware of this
addition and if they were told it would be a deck or a sunroom. Mrs.
Blomker stated their adjacent property owners are aware they are going to
build and know it will be a sunroom. ,
Ms. Gabel stated she didn't have any problems with the sunroom, but if the
public hearing notice indicated a deck was going to be constructed, she
questioned if this would be a problem.
Mr. Clark stated it might be well to continue the public hearing or obtain
statements from the neighbors indicating they are aware the Blomker's are
constructing a sunroom.
MOTION BY Mit. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED AT 8:35 P. M.
Ms. Gabel questioned the concept of solar energy devices in relation to
variances. Mr. Clark stated solar energy devices would constitute a hardship
in obtaining variances to City setbacks.
Mr. Barna stated his main concern is they are talking about two different
things, a deck and a sunroom. He felt if the variance was approved, the
petitioner should bring notorized letters from the adjoining property owners
indicating they are aware of the sunroom addition and have no objection,
before issuance of a building permit.
Ms. Gabel, Ms. Gerou, and W. Plemel didn't feel it was necessary to have
the letters from the adjoining property owners notorized, but that they
should be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1984 PAGE 9
MOTION BY M. BARNA, SECONDED BY M. PLEMEL, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE THE
REAR YARD SETBACK FROM 25 FEET TO 13 FEET TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
12 FOOT x 15 FOOT DECK-SUNROOM ON LOT 7, BLOCK 5, BOURDEAUX'S SPRING BROOK
PARK ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 8131 RUTH CIRCLE N. E., WITH THE STIPULATION
THAT A LETTER BE SUBMITTED FROM EACH OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS
INDICATING THEY ARE AWARE THIS IS A SUNROOM AND NOT AN OPEN.DECK AND,
FURTHER, AN AGREEMENT BY THE PETITIONER IS TO BE RECORDED AT THE COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE INDICATING THE CITY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
THAT MAY OCCUR DUE TO PARK ACTIVITIES.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Gabel stated a building permit could be issued upon receipt of these
letters from the adjoining property owners.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Mot. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. UPON A
VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE JUNE 26, 1984,
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:45 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
✓C -a �rCTe'.-sem s�2 tq
Carole Haddad
Recording Secretary
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City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
Attn: Planning Department
CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRI®LEY, MINNESOTA 55432
TELEPHONE ( 612)571-3450
June 15, 1984
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ice is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley
1 conduct a Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers at 6431 University
nue Northeast at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26 1984 in regard to the
lowing matter:
Request for a variance pursuant to Chapter 205
of the Fridley City Code, to reduce the rear yard
setback from 25 feet to 13 feet to allow the con-
struction of a 12 foot x 15 foot deck on Lot 7,
Block 5, Bourdeaux's Spring Brook Park Addition,
the same being 8131 Ruth Circle N.E.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest therein will be
given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place.
PATRICIA GABEL
CHAIRWOMAN
APPEALS COMMISSION
Note: The Appeals Commission will have the final action on this request, unless
there are objections from surrounding neighbors, the City Staff, or the petitioner
does not agree with the Commission's decision. If any of these events occur, the
request will continue to the City Council through the Planning Commission with only
a recommendation from the Appeals Commission.
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
8131 Ruth Circle N.E.
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: '•
Section 205.04.6A.3, allows a deck to extend up to ten feet into a required
rear yard.
Public purpose served by this requirement is to allow use of a required rear
yard while still maintaining aesthetically pleasing open areas around
residential structures.
B. STATED HARDSHIP:
"Our specific hardship in designing our sun room deck is meeting Federal and
State passive solar energy tax credit guidelines. The energy tax
requirement is "the area of glazing shall exceed the lesser of 15% of the
floor area of the room in which the glazing is installed or 8% of the floor
area of the habitable rooms within the dwelling unit". Our desire for a sun
room deck with a dimension of 15' x 12' totals 180 square feet of floor
space, making our requirement of glazing surface a minimum that must exceed
27 square feet. Our proposed plan is to obtain at least 20% of glazing (36
sq. ft.) which will make our passive solar system more effective. Obtaining
the solar energy tax credit is a necessity in helping us reduce our cost in
constructing our sun room deck.
The addition of this room will also give our family a second emergency exit
in case of a fire.
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
To the rear of this property is a City park. Some of the park activities
include the use of flying objects such as balls and pucks.
While the City's Park Director doesn't see the sun porch as a visual
problem, he does see it as a vulnerable hazard for various park activities.
Therefore, if the Board approves this request, it should be stipulated that
the City will not be responsible for any damage that may occur due to park
activities. This stipulation should be part of an agreement that shall be
recorded at the County Recorder's office.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
8131 Ruth Circle N.E.
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.04.6A.3, allows a deck to extend up to ten feet into a required
rear yard.
ent is to allow
of a
Public hie°still maintaininge served by this aestheticallye
tically pleasing open areas around
ed rear
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residential structures.
B. STATED HARDSHIP:
"Our specific hardship in designing our sun room deck is meeting Federal and
State passive solar energy tax credit guidelines. The energy
tax
requirement is "the area of glazing shall exceed the lesser of 15% of the
floor area of the room in which the glazing is installed or 8% of the floor
area of the habitable rooms within the dwelling unit".
Our desire for a sun
room deck with a dimension of 15' x 12' totals 180 square feet of floor
space, making our requirement of glazing surface a minimum that must exceed
27 square feet. Our proposed plan is to obtain at least 20% of glazing (36
sq. ft.) which will make our passive solar system more esffective.duce Obtain
cost iin
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the solar energy tax credit is a necessityin helping us
constructing our sun room deck.
The addition of this room will also give our family a second emergency exit
in case of a fire.
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
To the rear of this property is a City park. Some of the park activities
include the use of flying objects such as balls and pucks.
While the City's Park Director doesn't see the sun porch as a visual
problem, he does see it as a vulnerable hazard for various park activities.
Therefore, if the Board approves this request, it should be stipulated that
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APPEALS C014MISSION: APPROVED k 'DISAPPROVED DATE NO.
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW: REQUIRED: ,YES
CITY COUNCIL: APPROVED DISAPPROVED DATE N0.
STIPULATIONS:
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VARIANCE•REQUEST(S): (Attach plat or survey of property showing building, variances,
etc., Whfre plicable)
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Section(s) of the City Code:
List specific hardship(s) which requires the variance(s):
DATE SIGNA'
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Board members notified of meeting by list cerN,cr— s��
date notified. and •Yes" or •Jio" for Plans to attend hearing.
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MOTION BY PS. GEROU, SECONDED ARNA, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
UPON A VOICE VO'T'E, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC
HEARING OPEN AT 8:20 P. M.
Chairperson Gabel read the Admini taff Report:
ISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
8131 Ruth Circle N. E.
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.04.6A.3, allows a deck to extend up to ten feet into a
required rear yard.
Public purpose served by this requirement is to allow use of a
required rear yard while still maintaining aesthetically pleasing
open areas around residential structures.
B. STATED HARDSHIP:
"Our specific hardship in designing our sun room deck is meeting
Federal and State passive solar energy tax credit guidelines. The
energy tax requirement is "the area of glazing shall exceed the
lesser of 15% of the floor area of the room in which the glazing is
installed or 8% of the floor area of the habitable rooms within the
dwelling unit". Our desire for a sun room deck with a dimension of
15' x 12' totals 180 square feet of floor space, making our require-
ment of glazing surface a minimum that must exceed 27 square feet.
Our proposed plan is to obtain at least 20% of glazing (36 sq. ft.)
which will make our passive solar system more effective. Obtaining
the solar energy tax credit is a necessity in helping us reduce our
cost in constructing our sun room deck.
The addition of this room will also give our family a second emer-
gency exit in case of a fire.
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
To the rear of this property is a City park. Some of the park
activities include the use of flying objects such as balls and pucks.
While the City's Park Director doesn't see the sun porch as a visual
problem, he does see it as a vulnerable hazard for various park
activities.
Therefore, if the Board approves this request, it should be stipulated
that the City will not be responsible for any damage that may occur
due to park activities. This stipulation should be part of an agree-
ment that shall be recorded at the County Recorder's office.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26,, 1984 PAGE 8
Mr. Clark presented an aerial photo of the property and pointed out the
location of the home in relation to the park.
Mr. Clark stated it was felt because of the encroachment into the required
tear yard, the City shouldn't - be responsible if any damage should occur to
the Blomker's property due to park activities.
Mr. Blomker stated, in order to obtain credit for solar energy, certain
requirements must be met and they wish to construct the sunroom to meet
this criteria.
Mrs. Blomker stated there is no other entrance or exit to their home except
through the front door and with the addition of this room, it will give
their family a second emergency exit.
Mr. Barna questioned why the variance was for a deck rather than additional
living space. Mr. Clark stated the variance should be for additional living
space.
Ms. Gabel asked Mr, and Mrs. Blomker if their neighbors were aware of this
addition and if they were told it would be a deck or a sunroom. Mrs.
Blomker stated their adjacent property owners are aware they are going to
build and know it will be a sunroom.
Ms. Gabel stated she didn't have any problems with the sunroom, but if the
public hearing notice indicated a deck was going to be constructed, she
questioned if this would be a problem.
Mr. Clark stated it might be well to continue the public hearing or obtain
statements from the neighbors indicating they are aware the Blomker's are
constructing a sunroom.
MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED AT 8:35 P. M.
Ms. Gabel questioned the concept of solar energy devices in relation to
variances. Mr. Clark stated solar energy devices would constitute a hardship
in obtaining variances to City setbacks.
Mr. Barna stated his main concern is they are talking about two different
things, a deck and a sunroom. He felt if the variance was approved, the
petitioner should bring notorized letters from the adjoining property owners
in they are aware of the sunroom addition and have no objection,
before issuance of a building permit.
Ms. Gabel, Ms. Gerou, and Mr. Plemel didn't feel it was necessary to have
the letters from the adjoining property owners notorized, but that they
should be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1984 PAGE 9
MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MR. PLEMEL, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE THE
REAR YARD SETBACK FROM 25 FEET TO 13 FEET TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
12 FOOT x 15 FOOT DECK-SUNROOM ON LOT 7, BLOCK 5, BOURDEAUX'S SPRING BROOK
PARK ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 8131 RUTH CIRCLE N. E., WITH THE STIPULATION
THAT A LETTER BE SUBMITTED FROM EACH OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS
INDICATING THEY ARE AWARE THIS IS A SUNROOM AND NOT AN OPEN DECK AND,
FURTHER, AN AGREEMENT BY THE PETITIONER IS TO BE RECORDED AT THE COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE INDICATING THE CITY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
THAT MAY OCCUR DUE TO PARK ACTIVITIES.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Gabel stated a building permit could be issued upon receipt of these
letters from the adjoining property owners.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO ADJOURN THE. MEETING. UPON A
VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE JUNE 26, 1984,
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:45 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Carole Haddad
Recording Secretary