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-5- Commission has misinterpreted the meaning of encroachments . Commis- sioner Wagner said his concern is that the proposed structure meets • the definitions of a bay and therefore must be called a bay, and that that was the reason for his motion. Voting on the motion: Aye: Zawislak, Wagner and Hansen. Nay : Bjorklund and Franzese. Motion carried. Chairman Zawislak indicated it is .his interpretation that the DeKanick's do . not have to obtain a variance for their proposed porch and bay. He stated this recommendation.will go before the City Council on July 24th for a final decision. At 9 :05 P .M. , Chairman Zawislak opened the hearing to consider a petition from Walter Sentryz , Jr. , for a variance to the City Zoning Ordinance requirements which would .allow the construction of a new home on the vacant lot at 3316 High.crest, with side yard setbacks of 5. feet and 8 feet 113 feet total) where a total of 15 feet is required. He read the notice which had been published July 3rd and mailed to all adjoining property owners of record within 200 feet of the subject property. No one present reported failure to receive that notice or objected to its content and the Manager reported receiving • no objections to the request. The Manager reported that Mr. Sentryz had appeared before the Planning Commission for a concept. review at their last meeting proposing to build a 62 foot wide home and is requesting a 2 foot variance. Mr. Childs had received an inquiry concerning the drainage mainten- ance and indicated that that is part of the building permit process and the drainage will be maintained. Mr. Sentryz explained his request and his proposed construction of a home design which recently won three Reggie Awards . Mark Blockey , 3313 Croft Drive, was present and discussed his concerns about the water runoff and maintaining the drainage after the home is built. Mr. Blockey stated he is not against the request but wanted to be on record as expressing his concerns regarding the drainage on the lot. He emphasized he is in favor of Mr. Sentryz' desire to build on the vacant lot. There were no further questions and Chairman Zawislak closed the public hearing at 9. : 13 P.M. for, Commission consideration and action. Motion by Commissioner Franzese and seconded by Commissioner Hansen to recommend the Council grant a 2 foot side yard setback variance which would allow Walter Sentryz to construct. a single family dwelling • on the vacant lot at 3316 Highcrest, finding that: 1. The home is expected to be of high cl-aality and the design (Reggie Award winner) has already been reduced by 2 feet.