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MAY 14 1986 BOOK 64 PAG- 418 Chairman Scurlock explained that Mr. White would like to put a TV satellite dish in his back yard, but does not really have a back yard. Both of his yards are defined as front yards as he lives on a lot that extends from one street on through to the next street and TV dishes are not allowed in side yards. Chairman Scurlock asked the Board to consider directing staff to modify the ordinance to redefine a front yard so that we have some reasonableness without putting somebody through the variance process. Robert Keating, Director of Planning & Development, explained that staff suggested that this be done through the variance process, because in situations like this where there are different frontages, you almost have to Look at it on a case by case basis. Chairman Scurlock felt that was not the case here since all the homes face the same way and have mailboxes in what they believe to be their front yards. Administrator Wright objected to staff preparing a blanket type ordinance, but Chairman Scurlock felt we need to have something. in our ordinances for new development to identify the front yard from the back yard. Administrator Wright suggested that staff be instructed to go back and address the problem, and perhaps bring back a recommendation to handle these cases by administrative approval. Chairman Scurlock was not sure that the Board of Adjustments has the ability to grant this type of a variance, but Attorney Vitunac stated they do have the power to look at unique shapes of property. Commissioner Lyons wished to see this type of situation handled administratively. Commissioner Wodtke asked how fast this could be done, and Director Keating explained that staff could bring a general proposal back to the Board in possibly two weeks, and then go through the process to amend an ordinance. 18