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4 <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />FEBRUARY 11, 1980 <br />was planning to add an 18' x 24' room on the back. The house would <br />be sided with brick in the front. She felt the concerns expressed <br />for the health, safety and welfare were needless and that she <br />would comply with whatever was required and the home would be <br />an asset to the neighborhood. Mr. Thomas Walz, the attorney <br />representing Mr. and Mrs. Blake, 303 Camden, introduced Mrs. <br />Blake. He stated that this type of house was completely different <br />structurally because it was a bungalow -type and the other homes <br />were either ranch -style or two -story homes. He felt it was <br />impossible to make this type of home comply architecturally. He <br />stated that all of the garages in the immediate area were attached <br />and, from an aesthetic standpoint, this garage would be only <br />attached by a breezeway. He stated that the residents were afraid <br />that the house move would adversely affect the valuations of <br />their homes. He felt the approximate value of the homes in the <br />area would be about $40,000. <br />Mr. Hill indicated that, in checking the neighborhood, he noticed <br />a variety of architecture in the homes. He wondered about new <br />construction and if the neighbors would have any objection to <br />that. Mr. Walz stated that he could not answer that question, <br />only that the structure being considered was of a different type <br />and style and the residents were objecting to its placement in <br />the area. He did not feel there would be any objection to a <br />new home. Mr. Hill felt that, in driving through the area, <br />there were many homes similar to the one being moved as far as <br />age. Mr. Walz stated that there were newer homes in the immediate <br />area. Ms. Bridges indicated that there were some newer homes in <br />the area that were not being maintained and she indicated that <br />they were an eyesore and had an adverse effect on the surrounding <br />properties. A resident of 212 South Dundee stated that all the <br />homes in the area were newer homes and she felt that, if the area <br />was to be kept nice, a new home should be constructed. She <br />stated that there were no guarantees that the construction plans <br />proposed by Ms. Bridges would even be carried out. She expressed <br />concern about this. Mr. McMahon asked if the residents would <br />object if there were guarantees made or conditions stipulated to. <br />The resident indicated that she felt there would still be objection <br />as the residents wanted to see newer homes in the area than the <br />one to be moved. Mr. McMahon asked about the ages of the homes, <br />and the resident indicated that they ranged from five to nine <br />years. Mr. Kernan asked about the square footage of the homes, <br />and the resident indicated that her home contained approximately <br />2,200 square feet. Mr. Kernan felt square footage should be <br />considered and should be relatively comparable. Mr. Walz stated <br />that Mrs. Blake and the resident at 212 South Dundee both had <br />ranch -style homes with a great deal of space and Mrs. Aldridge <br />owned a bi -level with at least 2,000 square feet. He felt there <br />was a great difference and still maintained that the home to be <br />moved was vastly different architecturally. TZs. Bridges indicated <br />that her house had been approved and an appraisal made without <br />the proposed improvements. She indicated that she was pleased <br />with the appraised amount and felt the residents had no cause <br />for concern. She stated that she had talked with Mrs. Aldridge <br />personally and her only concern had been for the peace and quiet <br />in the neighborhood, something which she stated would not be <br />affected by her move there. Mrs. Aldridge had also expressed to <br />her concern for the improvements to be made to the house, and <br />Ms. Bridges felt there should be no objection to that. She <br />stressed the fact that she hoped the Board would not continue <br />the matter again as she had to have the house moved by February <br />18th. Mr. McMahon asked Ms. Bridges about her schedule for making <br />the improvements, and she indicated that she had a proposal from <br />a contractor for the foundation work which would include the <br />breezeway and the addition to the rear. She estimated the work <br />could be completed within a six -month period. She indicated that <br />she would be living in the house by May. Mr. Kernan asked about <br />landscaping, and Ms. Bridges indicated that the yard would be <br />leveled with grass planted and shrubs and flowers. Mr. Hill <br />