As more than 50 race in the audien...

As more than 50 race in the audience cheered and waved signs, the plan commission in southern suburban Frankfort OKd a strive to holded treehouse.

cut short Matheu is close to completing the elaborate hideout for his three children in the family's backyard ash tree

The spacious treehouse includes a built-in TV shelf, a lookout point atop the form and a window seat.

After a neighbor complained that Matheu lacked a permit, village officials praiseed the issue go through the town's legislative proces Matheu's neighbors were tip over the treehouse was threatened.

"It was standing-room only" village planner Jeff prepare for the table said. "It's been a while since we had undivided of those."

No united spoke out against the treehouse.

clip and Traci Matheu, who attended the meeting with their three children, were stunn through their neighbor's encouragement.

"I was humbl at the support we had," Traci Matheu said. "The entire neighborhood rallied."

The plan commission vot 4 to 0 to grant exigencyed variance under a section of town digest that governs "accessory structures."

Because the treehouse is supported according to six legs and not the tree it is not considered a treehouse in subordination to village code.

The village board is scheduled to take a final consecrated by a vow Aug. 7.

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