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MINUTES OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING }][ELD 6/'7/05 Present: Lloyd Frink, Chairman, Susan Ruder, Vice Chairmm~, Scott Davis, Newell Russell, and Frank Barresi Absent: George Dansereau Others Present: Alan Weitlich LiMa Giancarlo Jeff Giancarlo Dennis Suraci Charlotte Visentin Dennis O'Brien Jeff Smith Russell Faller John Visentin Mary Schmalz Steve DeVizio Mark Metzger Don Swaratz Hugo Von Burg Jack Laffin Rev. Edward Hunt Mickey Pied Cai Lawrence Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. It was noted for the record that Village Attorney Viglotti was not present at the meeting. LINDA GIANCARLO~ 56 NORTH MESIER AVENUE First on the agenda was the public hearing on the request of Mrs. Linda Giancarlo, 56 North Mesier Avenue seeking an area variance to be able to install an 8 ft. fence along the rear line of her property - allowed is 6 ft at the above address. Mrs. Giancarlo stated she had published her legal notice in the May 25, 2005 edition of the Southern Dutchess News (she supplied the Board with a circulation copy of that newspaper) which does contain the publication for the public hearing - at this point Mr. Frink made a motion that this document be used as accepted affidavit of publication. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. On roll call vote - Mr. Frink - Aye, Mr. Davis - aye, Ms. Ruder - Aye, Mr. Barresi - Aye and Mr. Russell - Aye. It was stated that Dutchess County Dept. of Planning responded to the Zoning referral with a "matter of local concern" comment. At this point Mr. Ffink asked applicant to give testimony as to why she needs an 8 ft. fence versus the allowed 6 ft. fence. Applicant stated her residence borders the Bank Plaza which includes a bar, adult retail store, Chinese restaurant and a tile store. Mr. Frink asked applicant what makes her property difference than her neighbors who have this same type of situation - applicant stated directly behind her property are the dumpsters and rear doors - it is where all deliveries are made - there have been times when people have walked through her property to get to the Bank Plaza. Applicant stated with the topography of her property she has a clear view of the garbage trucks making their morning run. The trees used to block their view but the bottoms of the pine trees are now barren. Applicant also stated she is a widow living alone - and feels she needs the fence for security reasons also. Mr. Frink stated applicant has submitted 8 photographs for review and asked how took the photographs - applicant stated her son took the photos. Mr. Frink then asked Mr. Giancarlo when he had taken the photos and he