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T ? BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS JANUARY 6, 1988 PAGE 7 objections to the reques.t because the westernmost drive is too close to the adjacent Clark Gas Station drive which is frequently congested. Mr. Grace believed that most of the traffic would use the westernmost drive since the e.astern drive would be more of a service drive to the rear of the building. Law Director Gareau pointed out that the three parking spaces next to the western drive would not be useable and agreed that there would be a problem with a drive in that location. Mr. Helon suggested th at they make a study of the tra£fic at this point before proceeding on the proposal. Mr. Gareau suggested landbanking the front spaces in green area if ttie Board would grant a variance to have smaller spaces. Neighbors are concerned about the rear buffers and were advised that these would be addressed by the Planning Commi.ssion. Tt was suggested that the reques.t be continued and the architect return with a new plan next month. Mr. Certo stated that they have an-alter- nate, conforming plan to present to Planning Commission if variance is not granted since the_y want to get their Planning Commission approvals this month and he withdrew the request. Law Director Gareau suggested that he could come back for-the variance for smaller spaces in order to have more green area after he gets other-approvals and stated that a green area in the front parking spaces wduld definite.ly-improve the appearance of the center. Request withdrawn. - 9. John R. Bryan, Jr., 5803 Stearns Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 1,170 sq. ft. variance for total garage area (1,200 sq. ft. existing and 720 sq. ft. to be added). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1125.02. Chairman Remmel called all'interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered_.to John Bryan raho explained that he collects cars as a hobby and. wants to keep them under cover, he has no.intention of using garage for com- , mercial purposes. Mr. Bryan explained that originally there was a larger structure on the property (approximately 1;200.square feet) which had been added on to several times. That had been dama.ged by a fire and because of problems.with the insu-rance company it was condemned. After having talked to the former Building Commissioner he took out a permi.t to have the garage demolished. After he boug'Htt'hp- materials, he tried to get a building permit and was told he would need a variance. He was told it would be approximately 30 to 60 days before he could go-to the Board and since it was November, and the contents of the garage and the building materials were outside, he built the garage. Now he would.like a variance to keep the structure he has and to add to it so that he can keep everything°inside. Mr. Gareau stated that the court has refe'rred this back to the Board. Mr. Grace pointed out-that no neigHbors are present to object. Mr. Remmel believes that the building could be a problem with the next owner.: Councilman Wilamosky pointed out that Mr. Biyan had previovsly been to Planning Commission at another location, requested -approval's of a plan, had it b uilt and then went out of business;. he is ques- tioning what will happen if the Board allows this structure to be comnleted. Mr. Conway advised that this is a pole building and meets code, but ttie footers.would have to be inspected.. C. Remmel moved to grant the variance for the 1,170-square foot garage which is now erected only on the condition that it meets the city requirements b ut the 720 square foot addition must be removed, and also with the condition that it cannot be used for any commerical ? use, not be be used as a truck garage or any commercial.establishment.. Mr. Bryan stated that the exi.sting structure has been up for several years and ' at no time has he ever done any commerical work out of the building. He .