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Board of Adjustment February 28, 2008 Page 3 minutes). Mr. Savino said the fence would provide an area for his dog and also additional privacy due to the large window located on that side of the house. Mr. Savino said there are similar properties in the subdivision that have installed fences. Mr. Savino felt that the addition of the fence and hedges to the existing fenced area would provide a more uniform look to the neighborhood. Mr. Savino submitted a signed document dated February 26, 2008 from three of the adjacent neighbors in favor of the variance request (a copy of the letter is attached and made a part ofthe minutes). He said two houses across from his home are vacant at this time; therefore, he was unable to acquire signatures for those properties. Mr. Senzee stated the City most likely required the developer to plant the hedges to provide a rear yard for the through lots. He explained that a management firm representing the developer manages the HOA during the development of the property. He said the management of the HOA is later turned over to the residents and this may have caused the confusion regarding the HOA approval letter. Mr. Bowman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the request. Mr. Stephen Ferguson, President of the Homeowners' Association, 838 Moonlit Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Ferguson felt that the 2000 HOA letter was void. He said the letter was issued by the developer and not the current HOA. He said they are not in disagreement with the variance; however, Mr. Savino is required to reapply to the HOA for the fence approval. In response to the Board's question, Mr. Ferguson, said he would approve the fence request based on what has been presented at tonight's meeting. Mr. Bowman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in opposition to the request. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry questioned possible fence locations, structure setbacks for a corner lot and the code requirements for fencing and building setbacks. After a brief discussion, Mr. Bowman asked for a motion for BA 08-01. Mr. Guzman made a motion to approve BA 08-01 based on findings no. 1,2,3,4 and 6 of the staff report, the addition of finding no. 5 that the variance granted is the minimum variance needed to make use of the applicant's land and any less variance allowed would be an unreasonable use of the applicant's land, adopting the staff recommendations and amending condition no. 5 that the