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and any front or side property line.. He wished to know what the definition of a "required" front yard is, i.e., is that from the side of the building all the way to the sidelines? area. Director Keating stated that the setbacks delineate the yard Commissioner Wodtke noted that, in other words, they can put the recreation vehicle by the side of the house, if it is not In the required setbacks, and Director Keating confirmed that the recreation vehicle can be put there but not the satellite dish. Administrator Wright inquired about utility trailers, and Director Keating stated you can put them in your garage or carport, your side yard or back yard; just so it isn't within the setbacks. Commissioner Wodtke wished to know if a carport with just a roof over it is considered enclosed, and Director Keating confirmed that it is considered enclosed if it has a roof. Commissioner Bird believed the required screening on property lines for dish antennas is quite extensive and asked if we have had many complaints. Director Keating noted that there has been a case where someone was sued in this regard by other property owners. Commissioner Bowman commented that it seems if you screen them too much, you might cut down on their efficiency, and Com- missioner Wodtke did believe these satellite dishes are quite directional and was not sure where they could get the right angle in a backyard. Director Keating pointed out that there is always the possibility of a variance, and these can be put on the roof. Commissioner Bird again expressed concern about the screen- ing required to hide these satellite dishes, and Director Keating qualified that we are talking about sight from ground level. Commissioner Bird suggested language, i.e., to shield the entity from the ground level view of surrounding properties, and the Board agreed. 35 MAY 15 1985'9 9 fa�E