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-2- Under questioning by Mr. Bowerman and Mr. Sopcinski, Mr. Eid con- firmed that economics involving the cost of fill and foundation had prompted his request and the garage was his primary concern with the deck secondary. He also told them there is a general drop from his front door to his backyard of six to eight inches. The drive- way will be combined with the walkway to the house, but Mr. Eid said its size could be modified to accommodate only two cars . Eight of Mr. Eid's neighbors were present to oppose the granting of the variance. Chiung P. Lee , 3420 Belden, the neighbor to the north, said she felt all the homes on Belden should have the same amount of front yard so "you can see down the whole street" . Marge Kocon, 3409 Belden, across the street from the Eids , was concerned that drivers coming down Belden might have their vision obstructed to the point they would not see the children who cross the street and use her yard to reach the tennis courts and park. Her concern was shared by Richard and Betty Jo Giesel , 3425 Belden, who fear for the safety of their children and other pedestrians and bikers , "if the teenagers who scoot down that street can' t see where they' re going" . Mrs . Roy Peterson, 3430 Belden, felt even extending the driveway five feet farther from the street might provide better visibility for drivers and' Mrs . Peterson said might make the addition more aesthetically appealing. This would lower costs somewhat and "even Mr. Eid might be happier with the results" . Mrs. Ada V. Kedrak, 3424 Belden , disputed Mr . Eid' s contention that • other homes along Belden are in alignment with his saying "Our houses are six feet back from Eid' s now. " She doubted placing the garage in line with the house would be so costly since "it will cost much more to build the deck. " She and Elaine Cobourn, 3429 Coolidge Street N.E. , were convinced the new addition "will be an eyesore" . Written opposition to the proposal from Mr. and Mrs . George Erickson, 3412 Belden, the next door neighbors , was read by Mr. Berg. The Ericksons felt the addition would be "too far out" and "would lower the value of their property" . They wanted Mr. Eid to "keep the addition in keeping with the other houses. " Mr. Eid responded to the question of safety by saying he felt greater concern should be shown about the shrubbery which is planted right up to the curb all along Belden which he felt were "more of a menace to children ' s safety" . Mrs. Lee responded that she had not realized the spruce she had planted are a "menace" and will be glad to remove them if there is a City ordinance against them. The public hearing was closed at 8: 05 p.m. Mr. Bowerman and Mr. Bjorklund thanked the residents who had parti- cipated in the discussion saying often such direction from residents is missing at public hearings . •