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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS -2- JULY 5, 1988 Mr. DiGregorio stated that his lot has a width of 44'4" and does not conform with the R-2F requirement of 75' width. Mr. Viglotti expressed his opinion that the lot would be too narrow for the construction of a house and this would necessitate Mr. Di Gregorio's requesting more variances from setback requirements. Mr. DiGregorio advised that there had been a house on the lot in the past which had been torn down, and he could have a house built on the lot which would meet all setback requirements including 10' side yard. Mr. Art Lehtonen, Jr., 24 High Street, expressed his concern over the very narrow lot and felt it would decrease the value of his property because of overcrowding of homes. Discussion took place during which Mr. Kolb commented that he felt the lot is too narrow to be a building lot. Others noted that a house up to 24' wide could be placed on the lot and proper sideyard setbacks could still be met. Mr. Smith made motion, seconded by Mr. Casey that a variance be granted to Mr. DiGregorio allowing the 44'4" lot. On roll call vote, Mr. Savelli voted yes, Mr. Casey yes, Mr. Smith yes and Mr. Kolb no. SWEET-ORR BUILDING, 6-12 Mill Street (Sunset Crest Realty) Chairman stated that on August 4, 1987 a public hearing was held on the request of Mr. and Mrs. Jorg Klebe (Sunset Crest Realty) for an interpretation of the zoning ordinance in connection with their property at 6-12 Mill Street. Mr. Savelli stated that Mr. and Mrs. Klebe were present with their attorney, Robert Butts. Mr. Butts introduced himself to the Board and requested that the Board make a decision on the interpretation. He stated that according to the August 4, 1987 minutes, the Board wanted to take more time to con- sider the matter. He advised that on August 12, 1987 he appeared with his clients at the Board of Trustees meeting at which time a discussion took place about parking concerns in the Village. After that meeting, Mr. Butts continued, they contacted the American Legion and, over a period of several months, made an effort to negotiate a lease with them for a parking area. However, the American Legion did not wish to con- tinue with negotiations. In view of the fact that they could not reach a guarantee with any property owners in the area, Mr. Butt's requested that the Board make a decision on the application. Mr. Savelli stated that Mr. Butt's clients would not advise the Planning Board how many offices were going to be put in the building. Mr. Viglotti confirmed that the Planning Board was not pleased and would not approve a proposal without all information. He advised that it was the Village's position a year ago that the property is not grand- fathered. After discussion, Mr. Klebe advised that they propose to build the outside exactly as it was in 1910 and presented pictures to the Board.