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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes July 15, 2009 Page 5 of 12 K. Simpson mentioned that the proximity of the structures decreases the amount of privacy her and her husband, Nick, have on their property. K. Simpson also mentioned the Smith’s have added additional rooms on the east side of the second floor of 888 South Palisade Court. K. Simpson believes the addition was also done without a building permit. K. Simpson stated that the roof of the first floor deck has been upgraded from its original construction 12 years ago. Staff and Applicant Rebuttal: None heard. Public Present in Favor of Application: Ed Miccio – 869 West Chestnut Circle Miccio stated the current deck and patio add value to the property and to the neighborhood. Miccio stated if the deck and patio are removed then the resale of the house and value of the properties will be decreased. This should be viewed as a hardship. Johannes Tsiridis – 912 South Palisade Court Tsiridis is concerned about the domino effect the removal of the deck will have on the property values of the neighborhood. Tsiridis also stated the Smith’s do not have privacy due to the location (placement) of their (Smith’s) house on their (Smith’s) property. He also believes the deck on the east side of the property is the only privacy they are afforded. Steve Kinz – 860 West Chestnut Circle Kinz stated he and his wife had considered buying the Smith’s house in 1991 but believed the proximity of the house on the lot created a backyard too small for their kids. Kinz stated the primary issue he sees with the property is the location of the house on the property. The location does not offer many development opportunities. John Kelin – 894 South Palisade Court Kelin believed if the Board denied this request it would have a negative impact on the neighborhood (property values). Angela DiFronzo – 890 South Palisade Court DiFronzo stated she did not believe the criteria for the variance was relevant to the request being heard tonight. DiFronzo also stated she has lived in the area since 2004 (with her husband) and has never had an issue with the Smith’s deck. Staff and Applicant Rebuttal: None heard. Staff and Applicant Closing Comments: K. Smith commented on the petition created by the Simpson’s. K. Smith stated she believed some of the petitioners would not have signed if they had heard both sides of the story. N. Simpson stated that the petition was accurate and everyone on the petition knew what they were signing. Y:\CENTRAL RECORDS\PLANNING\BOA\BOA.07.15.09.doc